The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Armaan Franklin sets his IU official visit• An IU target is celebrating a big birthday today• Another scrimmage was posted ... and we dare to make a few observations• A Big Ten coach underwent successful double bypass surgery on MondayRemember to come hang out with us on Thursday nights at 9:00 ET on YouTube for the live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio, and then immediately following every IU game once the season begins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's inaugural edition of Banner Morning (a little experiment we're trying during this slow part of the offseason), Jerod Morris discusses the biggest story from the weekend: Trayce Jackson-Davis' announcement of his final six schools and fall visit plans.Link to Corey Evans article that is referenced: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/five-star-trayce-jackson-davis-cuts-lists-schedules-visitsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Assembly Call, we continue our offseason player-by-player breakdown series by focusing on grad transfer Evan Fitzner and how the things he does well (and the things he doesn't) will fit on this year's IU roster.On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.In Segment One (00:27), Jerod discusses the big picture meaning of the IU Excellence Academy in his Banner Moment, followed by Andy and Coach give their opening thoughts. Then the guys discuss recruiting, including the new offers going out to 2020 and 2021 prospects, and what they mean for Indiana's potential pursuit of in-state prospects Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway.In Segment Two (16:03), the guys dive into their discussion of Evan Fitzner. They dissect his strengths and weaknesses based on his advanced efficiency stats and possession-by-possession analysis from Synergy. They also talk about his role at Saint Mary's and why it may have changed after his freshman year.In Segment Three (27:58), the conversation on Fitzner turns to how he fits with the players on IU's roster. What roster constructions will work best to accentuate his strengths and compensate for his weaknesses? Why are he and Al Durham a particularly strong fit in the same lineups? Jerod ends the segment by reminding us how good Max Bielfeldt's numbers were in 2016, and why it is probably be unfair to expect the same kind of impact from Fitzner.Then in Segment Four (44:23), we only get to one question ... because it gets Coach going on an epic rant. Ben Malcomson from Hoosiers-United asks us what we would change about Hoosier Hysteria to encourage more fan engagement. Oh -- we have some ideas. :-)All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Assembly Call, we talk a lot about coaching — including the characteristics of a good coaching staff, and the challenges Archie Miller will face in his second season at IU.On the mics this week: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Brian Tonsoni.In Segment One (2:07), Jerod discusses why Juwan Morgan winning the offseason championship belt is so important in this week’s Hoosier Proud Banner Moment. Then we discuss the incredible max vertical numbers many IU players turned in at the end-of-summer testing session.In Segment Two (17:09), Coach walks us through the characteristics of a good coaching staff, based on the article he wrote for Hoosiers United this week. We also highlight the unique strengths each member of Archie Miller’s staff brings to the table.In Segment Three (31:58), we zero in on Archie and address the three biggest challenges he’ll face in his second season at IU — all of which are unique challenges that he hasn’t faced as a head coach before. What gives us confidence that he’ll be able to overcome these challenges?Then in Segment Four (42:55), we take your questions.• Valerie wants to know why the vlogs and other social media posts are so important• Geoff asks about redshirting in college hoops, and which players on this year’s roster might benefit from one this year• Josh wonders what Indiana will have to do to reclaim “blue blood” status nationwide• Brian demands to know when the first 2019 commit will occur, and who it will beAll of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy cover a wide range of topics pulled from this week's headlines.In Segment 1, Jerod analyzes the potential importance of (or reads WAY too much into) what we saw from Romeo Langford in Wednesday's practice video posted by the IU men's basketball Twitter account. Andy and Ryan then give their opening statements, and the guys close with a discussion of this year's Hoosier Hysteria -- and what to watch for as the date approaches.In Segment 2 (14:31), it's time to talk recruiting. DJ Carton made his announcement last week. • What does it say about Chris Holtmann's early momentum at Ohio State?• And what does it mean for IU's guard priorities in the Class of 2019?Also, is it time to worry at all about Indiana's supposed "clear leader" status with Trayce Jackson-Davis? Probably not ... but some comments he made this week about North Carolina are worth considering.In Segment 3 (30:37), we take a tour of Hoosiers in the NBA and update their status.• What does the Kawhi trade mean for OG in Toronto?• Is Dallas still a good fit for Yogi?• Will Troy end up anywhere after being cut by the Knicks?• How much better can Victor Oladipo get?And in Segment 4 (44:35), we answer your questions. We had time for two this week:• What two home games would we most want to see on this year's schedule?• Hypothetically, if Romeo stayed four years, could he break Calbert Cheaney's scoring record? (You'll be SHOCKED at how Jerod and Andy answer this one ... )All on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we turn the show over to you. It's our first Ask Us Anything episode and, as expected, you didn't disappoint with your questions.The show kicks off in Segment 1 (2:08) with commentary on Indiana's remarkable resiliency and longevity as a program, plus how Archie Miller and his staff appear to be trying to make the 2019 recruiting class an "instant impact" group after focusing on getting a more foundational class for 2018. In the back half of Segment 1, we cover recruiting, including the importance of Peach Jam and what we're reading and hearing about DJ Carton's impending decision.Next, in Segment 2 (19:31), we venture over to Bart Torvik's website (http://barttorvik.com/) to check out his player projections for the upcoming season. We go down the list and choose Over or Under Bart's projected minutes, points, and rebounds for a handful of IU players. Then we talk about who will be vocal leader on this year's team. One name is obvious, another may note be.In Segment 3 (35:26) we dip into IU's storied history and come up with five names who we think are underrated and under-appreciated from the last 25 years in IU basketball. Then we give our choices for moments we'd like to go back in time to attend, as well as our most emotional IU basketball moments.Finally, in an abbreviated Segment 4 (51:18), Ryan discusses how we would handle an awkward hypothetical situation with Coach K, and we choose what we miss most about Bloomington -- besides going to games.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue our offseason player analysis by discussing Al Durham.Al burst onto the scene early in his freshman season, displaying a refreshing care for the basketball for a program that had been struggling with turnovers. He also shot it well from deep, proved adept at drawing contact, and played solid defense. But as the competition ratcheted up, Al's minutes and overall impact declined.So, what is in store for Al as a sophomore? Minutes seem there to be had with only four true ball-handlers on the roster. Can Al equal or exceed the minutes he played as a freshman? In Segments 2 and 3, we discuss what Al needs to improve on to be a key piece of Indiana's improved rotation, as well as what the numbers say were his biggest strengths and weaknesses. Then Jerod reveals his outside-the-box comparison for Al, which is met with ... well ... just listen.In Segment 1, we discuss the big schedule news that came out this week -- including why the UC Davis game may be just as important as the Arkansas game, and how the non-conference schedule is shaping up overall. (In a word: nicely!)And in our opening statements we touch on:• A few more small but positive signs that Indiana is in good position with Trayce Jackson-Davis and Keion Brooks• Why Evan Fitzner's arrival made a splash on social media• What it means for Thomas Bryant that he's no longer a Laker and has become a WizardFinally, in the Segment 4 Q&A, we riff on the following questions:• Could an all-IU NBA team compete for a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference?• What 1-2 Big Ten players would we add to create a "super team" at IU?• Who would win a Hoosier Hysteria scrimmage: the new guys or the veterans?• Does Indiana have what it takes to make an Elite 8 or even Final 4 run?• Should players stay in school or leave early if the G League is their likely destination?All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio -- with Jerod, Ryan, and Andy on hand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Assembly Call, we continue our offseason player breakdown series by looking at Zach McRoberts. Each of the last two seasons, Zach has played a larger role than anyone imagined entering the season. With Indiana's influx of young talent, will he maintain his prominent spot in Indiana's rotation this year?We trace Zach's unique career, discuss what made him such an unexpected key figure for two different IU coaches who value different things in players, and then dive deep in analyzing his strengths and weaknesses to assess where he has the most room for growth as a senior.Prior to that conversation, we deliver the results of last week's fun IU draft. "Trash Talk" Tonsoni fared pretty in the fan vote, as he predicted. Andy, fresh off vacation, took on the challenge of coming up with a team of the "leftovers" from last week's discussion. Find out who he picked.We also answer these questions:• If we could add one player to IU's roster for this season from the roster of a Big Ten rival who is not expected to be on Inside the Hall's upcoming Top 25 Players in the Big Ten list, who would it be? • How much "Crean" will we still see in this year's team?• Who are our early favorites for the the Hoosier Hysteria dunk content and 3-point contest?This week's episode of The Assembly Call is hosted by Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's edition of Assembly Call Radio was recorded while the NBA draft was going on, so we decided to make it our own little IU-themed draft party.First, we discuss which players on the current roster will someday play in the NBA. Romeo is a lock, Juwan seems probable, but who else? We break down the NBA chances of guys like Justin Smith, Jerome Hunter, Jake Forrester, Damezi Anderson, and more (including Clifton Moore). Then, we have a little offseason fun.It's our own IU basketball draft, in which each of us pick a 7-man roster plus a coach from the last 12 years of IU basketball. We draft live, snake-style, then debate our rosters before turning it over to you to tell us whose team is best. Send us a tweet and let us know.Here are the final rosters, for reference ...Ryan:• Starters: Jordan Hulls, Victor Oladipo, Troy Williams, Juwan Morgan, Thomas Bryant• Bench: Noah Vonleh, Jerome Hunter• Coach: Tom CreanCoach Tonsoni:• Starters: Eric Gordon, Romeo Langford, Will Sheehey, Christian Watford, Cody Zeller• Bench: Robert Johnson, Robert Phinisee• Coach: Dan DakichJerod:• Starters: Yogi Ferrell, James Blackmon Jr., Zach McRobers, OG Anunoby, DJ White• Bench: Max Bielfeldt, Nick Zeisloft• Coach: Archie MillerWhich roster do you think would have the best chance at winning a national title?Then it's Q&A time. We answer questions about:• What do we think of the Crossroads Classic?• Why isn't Al Durham getting any love as a potential answer at the point guard slot?• Is Indiana being underrated in the way-too-early preseason polls, or rated about right?All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we hit a couple of headlines and then dive into an IU history topic that is perfect for a slow news week with the NBA draft fast approaching.We open by discussing the freshmen arriving on campus, and why it's important that IU made a big deal about on social media. We also talk about D.J. Carton, who set his official visit date, and why he is such an important recruit for Indiana in 2019. Ryan provides a short scouting report.Then we dive into Indiana's less-than-impressive draft history over the last 30 years. We discuss what it means that Indiana has had such a dearth of quality draft picks, as contrasted with their much more impressive draft history from prior decades.We assess every player who has been drafted since 1987 and rank them from least valuable to most valuable. The top two names on the list probably won't surprise you, but the placement of some other names might.Finally, we take your questions:• What team stat do we think will improve the most from the beginning of the season to the end?• Is there any chance Romeo stays for more than one year?• Would we rather have a supreme one-and-done talent or a solid four-year player?All of that on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, hosted by Jerod Morris and Ryan Phillips.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for another mailbag, where we catch up on all the questions you submitted on Thursday that we didn't have time to include in our AC Radio broadcast.Jerod opens with a quick thought about the Indiana All Stars' performance against Kentucky over the weekend, then explains why it's so important that you bookmark and use the following three links:• http://iustore.shop• http://iutickets.shop• http://assemblycall.com/amazonThen he dives into your questions, which include:• What are the chances Damezi Anderson ends up stealing minutes from Justin Smith?• What are our go-to advanced stats for the college game?• What is the most surprising recent season by an IU player?• Which of the incoming freshmen will adapt best to the packline defense?• Is Joe Lunardi's preseason bracketology prediction of a 9 seed for Indiana too low?• Does it worry us that the three potential 2019 scholarships could be filled by forwards?• Do we think Archie Miller will be less cavalier with scholarship offers than Tom Crean was?• Is Dale Davis' son still a recruit?• Should (and can) IU play exhibition games around the state like they used to?• What are the top recruits we have a shot at landing?• What non-B1G school not named Louisville or Kentucky would be like to see IU set up a recurring home-and-home with?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we continue our offseason player-by-player breakdown by focusing on Justin Smith. Justin is easily the most common answer when you ask IU fans and analysts what player is most likely to break out next season. But what will that breakout look like? What strengths will Justin need to build on? What weaknesses will he need to improve? We dive deep to assess.In addition, we also cover:• The positive takeaway from the Indiana Senior-Junior All Star Game• The importance of Indiana's upgraded social media strategy• Jerod wonders aloud if we're underestimating the impact of Robert Johnson's loss, and Andy and Ryan give their thoughtsThen we answer your questions. This week, that includes:• Our bold (yet realistic) predictions for the upcoming season• Who we each think is the most overlooked player on the roster• Which player is most susceptible to disappointing this seasonAnd if you didn't get a chance to answer your question, we'll try to fire off another mailbag early next week to pick them up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're trying something new this week: a Monday mailbag. This gives us an opportunity to answer the questions we couldn't get to last Thursday night, as well as pick up some new ones.In this episode, Jerod opens with some thoughts on Rob Phinisee (why he's such a perfect fit for Archie Miller) and John Beilein (why it's in Indiana's best interest for Beilein to stay at Michigan). Then he answers a sack of questions submitted by listeners.Question rundown:• Will Clifton Moore get into the rotation?• Is Al Durham the forgotten man in the backcourt, and could he be starting Big Ten play?• Who is the enforcer on next year's team?• What does Jerod eat and drink while watching games?• What are reasonable statistical expectations for Romeo's freshman season?• When will the schedule will be released?• Should IU play another mid- or high-major team to improve its NCAA chances?• Who is the one recruit in 2019 that is must-get for Indiana?We hope you enjoy, and we'll plan to do another one of these sometime next week. It will probably be Monday, but could be Sunday or Tuesday depending on how things shake out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a few slow weeks there was a flurry of IU basketball news over the past couple of days. And we cover it all on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.• Why Juwan Morgan's senior season will be one of the most anticipated in the last two decades of IU basketball• Is there any downside for Indiana in playing Duke at Cameron Indoor? And how much might Indiana miss De'Ron Davis' presence in that game?• What should we expect from Juwan as a senior? Is D.J. White's senior season a fair comparison? And might Archie have some trouble giving Juwan the freedom to showcase his outside game while also needing him to dominate inside?• Jerod has a new starting lineup hypothesis based on some of Archie's comments at Huber's• Should we read anything into Archie's comments about Devonte?Then we answer plenty of questions you submitted, including:• Who Andy might choose for his next fan club• When was the last time the optimism for IU basketball and football was so simultaneously high?• And what kind of non-marquee non-con opponents we hope to see on the schedule in the future.Whew. A jam-packed episode this week, with Jerod, Ryan, and Andy on hand as hosts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, you will hear from five men whose experiences with Bill Mallory span from his early days at Colorado all the way into the 90s at Indiana. They tell their stories, and share the lessons they learned.You’ll hear from my dad first. It’s the most obvious place for me to start, but his is also one of the most unique perspectives you can find on Coach Mallory’s career -- because my dad was with Coach Mallory for roughly two decades as a player and coach. He’s got plenty of stories, and plenty of lessons, many of which he passed down to me.Then you’ll hear from Greg Farrall, who played for Coach Mallory at Indiana. He was on the team that trounced Ohio State in 1988. He also once came within inches of tackling Coach Mallory from a full-on sprint -- so worked up from how hard Coach Mallory was riding him at practice one day. It’s a great story.Next, you’ll hear from Steve Hirsch, who played for Coach Mallory at Northern Illinois. Steve tells the story of the time Coach Mallory actually passed out at halftime, having worked himself up into such a frenzy trying to motivate his team after a lackluster first half.After that, you’ll hear from two players who played for Coach Mallory at Colorado: Willie Brock and Chuck McCarter. Both men discuss how close those Colorado teams were, and still are, because of Coach Mallory’s leadership.Willie tells us the story of the time Coach Mallory unapologetically left two star players at the hotel when they didn’t make it to the bus on time. And about the time Coach Mallory went for a nice run with him ... until the final half mile, when things got competitive.Chuck tells the story of the time Coach Mallory made an example out of him at practice, during a goalline tackling drill -- and why even though he felt like he’d been hit by a car afterwards, it profoundly impacted his own belief in himself.This is just a sampling of the stories these players tell and the lessons they share. There is so much more -- enough to fill well over two worthwhile hours of airtime.The memorial service and Celebration of Life for Coach Mallory are being held this Saturday, June 2nd, in Bloomington. The service will be at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church on 4th Street. Then there will be a Celebration of Life ceremony at Memorial Stadium beginning at 1:30 pm. The event is open to the public, with seating in the East stands. The gates will open at 12:30.I hope this episode serves as a worthy tribute to a man who made such a large and positive impact on so many people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss a rather disappointing and potentially devastating story that broke this week regarding Indiana's fading APR. How did it get so bad, and what needs to happen for Indiana to avoid harsh penalties (like missing the postseason) moving forward.We also touch on Romeo Langford's number, get the perspective from a coach on what this offseason will be like for Archie, and we hijack a question from Mind Your Banners to name our Starting 5s taking one player from each of the last five decades.Most importantly, Andy offers a tribute to former IU football coach Bill Mallory right off the top in this week's Banner Moment. Coach Mallory's health has taken a turn for the worse after a fall in his home this week. Our warmest wishes go out to Coach Mallory and his family -- one of the true legends of Indiana University athletics.This week's show is hosted by Andy Bottoms, with Coach Brian Tonsoni and Michael Dugan joining him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we begin our offseason player-by-player breakdown series.First player up: Devonte Green.Indiana has been searching for stability at point guard ever since Yogi Ferrell graduated. Devonte has shown he has the talent to be a solid -- at times even spectacular -- Big Ten guard. But will he ever become consistent enough to be someone who Archie Miller can count on?As always with Devonte, there are reasons to be optimistic and excited ... and reasons to be skeptical. We break all of those reasons down and assess our confidence level in his potential for a breakout junior season. We also dig into his Synergy numbers from last season, give them context, and discuss what they suggest about his most important areas for improvement.Oh, and that Washington Post story about Adidas sponsoring Romeo Langford's AAU team, and some of the ridiculous attention it garnered? We discuss that too. Plus a quick recruiting update.All in this edition of Assembly Call, with Jerod, Ryan, and Andy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we dedicate some time to the incoming freshmen NOT named Romeo Langford -- a group that we were all very excited about even before Romeo's commitment vaulted Indiana's incoming recruiting class into the top 10.We go player by player -- Jerome Hunter, Damezi Anderson, Robert Phinisee, Jake Forrester, and Race Thompson too -- assessing each guy's biggest strength and biggest weakness as they head into their freshmen seasons. In other words: what will be the biggest factor in that player getting early playing time; or, and conversely what might be the biggest reason that player struggles to find minutes.We then predict which of the five players is most likely to become the next addition to the esteemed list of Hoosiers who had great careers despite being undervalued as recruits, and we reflect on a few recent entrants onto said list.Then we wrap by answering your questions -- including one about golf, that forces us all to admit just how bad we are at the game.It's Jerod, Ryan, and Andy on the mics this week. We hope you enjoy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finally, Indiana's roster for the 2018-19 season is starting to take on its final shape.We're still awaiting word from Juwan Morgan on whether he'll be back or not, but the recent commitments of Romeo Langford and grad transfer Evan Fitzner solidifies 13 of the 14 roster spots (taking into account McBob's walk-on spot) for the upcoming season.In this edition of Assembly Call Radio, we assess how the new guys fit, reflect a little more on the impact of Romeo's decision, have some fun playing with lineup combinations as we look ahead to next season, and answer a bevy of great questions submitted by listeners.This episode is hosted by Andy Bottoms, and he is flanked by Coach Brian Tonsoni and special guest Alex Bozich from Inside the Hall. (By the way -- Andy had a microphone issue, so his audio quality isn't up to its usual standard. You have our apologies, and we'll get it fixed for next time.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a night for Romeo Langford. What a night for the city of New Albany. What a night for Archie Miller, the Indiana Hoosiers, and IU basketball fans everywhere.Romeo Langford's epic recruitment finally came to an end on Monday night, with Langford announcing that he will be playing his (presumed) one year of college basketball at Indiana University. We assembled a panel discussion of our entire team, plus a special guest, to break down the decision and what it means for the present and future of IU basketball.On hand: Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, Andy Bottoms, Brian "The Coach" Tonsoni, Zach McCrite (live from New Albany), and Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast.Among the topics discussed:-- Why such a big deal was made about this decision and the way it was announced -- and rightfully so-- What this recruitment tells us about Archie Miller and the future of IU basketball-- Which current Hoosier stands to benefit the most from playing with a talent like Romeo-- What are reasonable expectations for Indiana next season if Juwan decides to return (as expected)?-- Are the 2008 Indiana Hoosiers or 2003 Syracuse Orangemen fair comparisons/expectations for the 2018-19 Hoosiers?-- What the scene was like, and Zach's impression of Romeo's mood minutes after the announcementAnd so much more, all on this very special edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Next week will be all about Romeo (we hope), so we decided to use this week's show to take a look back and reflect on the most meaningful moments from the 2017-18 season.Admittedly, there weren't as many meaningful and memorable moments (at least positive ones) to choose from this season as we'd all like, but there were still plenty worth reflecting on.You know RoJo's nine 3-pointers will make the list. As will Zach McRoberts' offensive rebound and then pass to Juwan Morgan for the game-winning points against Notre Dame. But what other moments made the list? And which ones didn't?Find out on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, featuring Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms, and Coach Brian Tonsoni.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we kick things off by acknowledging the importance of the recent gift the IU men's basketball team received from the Roberts family -- which will result in much-needed renovations to the locker room area in Simon-Skjodt Assembly Hall.Then we talk about ... what else? Romeo.Zach McCrite, who lives in New Albany, and who called several of Romeo's games this season, is on hand to discuss what he's hearing from people close to the situation. (Spoiler alert: you'll like what he's hearing.) And Ryan Phillips is back to discuss why being TOO over-confident about Romeo becoming a Hoosier isn't really fair to Romeo.We also break down the final recruiting rankings for the Class of 2018, and discuss which Hoosier we think continues to be undervalued. We also discuss Indiana's continued pursuit of Trendon Watford, the flurry of offers to Class of 2019 guards, and Indiana's home/away Big Ten schedule for next season.All of that -- plus new intro music for Ryan -- on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio we address the two biggest IU basketball stories of the week: Romeo Langford announcing his decision date and location, and Juwan Morgan announcing his intention to submit his name for the NBA Draft and receive feedback on his status.We address each situation individually (why it feels like the winds are blowing in Indiana's direction for Romeo, and why we still expect Juwan to return for his senior season) and then address them together, because it sure is fun to think about an IU lineup next year that includes one of the Big Ten's best and most experienced players plus the guy who would be the odds-on favorite to be the conference's newcomer of the year. In addition, we discuss the latest FBI bombshell, Comcast's decision to drop the Big Ten Network in some markets, and what changes we would make if we were Big Ten commissioner.All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio -- hosted by Jerod Morris and featuring Andy Bottoms, Brian Tonsoni, and, by popular demand ... lots of new music!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we begin by honoring the women's basketball team for winning the WNIT. Then Andy and Ryan give their opening statements, and we delve into a potpourri of topics:• Our lingering thoughts on what IU fans can take from the Final Four and apply to our program• The comment Jalen Brunson made after the title game that got Jerod thinking about an important element of the program that Archie Miller and his staff need to keep nurturing ... and what AJ Moye's got to do with it• Where Indiana ranked in the Wall Street Journal's college basketball program value rankings, and what it means (Link: http://www.insidethehall.com/2018/04/02/study-iu-basketball-is-nations-second-most-valuable-program/)• What Fred Glass said about the athletic department's financial commitment to IU basketball -- and why it suggests that IU is sill a blue blood in everything but consistent on-court results (Link: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/04/04/iu-basketball-spending-our-program-doesnt-want-anything/485151002/)• Andy gives us a quick tour of the projected comings and goings of key players in the Big TenAnd then we close by answering your questions. There were several good ones submitted, so we saved over 10 minutes for this segment. Among the questions:• Do we think Romeo and Archie are a personality fit? (Does this even matter?)• Who is the best coach without a title?• Is it more important for IU to pick up a guard or a big man before next season?• What transfer/ early departure in recent years, or the past, do we think would have made the largest impact at IU had they stayed for their full 4 years?All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we break down the Final Four in the only real way we can make it relevant for an Indiana basketball show.And that is: the lessons that Archie Miller and IU fans can take from this year's Final Four participants, as we all look toward a future in which Indiana is actually a threat to make this event again.Among the topics discussed:-- The importance of guard play-- Why experience matters, but only a particular type of experience ... and not without young talent to surround it-- Reminders about the whims of NCAA Tournament play-- How much pace matters (if at all) when it comes to making deep Tournament runs ... and what definitely matters more-- The crazy shooting stats this year's Final Four team's possess-- A reminder about the importance of patience with good coachesAnd more.We also reflect on the missed opportunity from 2016, touch on the women's basketball team making it to the title game of the WNIT, and, sadly, touch on the passing and underrated career of IU great Daryl Thomas.With Andy Bottoms out, our coach, Brian Tonsoni, filled in. He joins Jerod and Ryan for this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by special guest host Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast. He helps us take aim at the unnecessary and irrational fears expressed by some Indiana fans in the immediate wake of Virginia's loss to UMBC in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.Why were these IU fans feeling panicked? Because IU, like Virginia, plays the pack line defense. So if this could happen to Virginia ... are Archie Miller's Indiana Hoosiers going to be doomed to decades of underperforming in the NCAA Tournament?As I said, the reactions were unnecessary and irrational. ;-) But this being the offseason we need fresh meat to chew on, and these reactions provided the perfect springboard for an episode. And while dismissing the Archie Miller/Tony Bennett comparisons is quite simple (for better and worse), this general topics also gave us a chance to put to bed the erroneous notions that Archie Miller's offense doesn't value the 3-pointer and that the pack line defense isn't adept at defending the three-point line. All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio (recorded a day earlier than normal so as to not conflict with Thursday night's opening round NCAA Tournament games) we deal with our disgust at another NCAA Tournament opening without Indiana by looking ahead to next year.Specifically, we dissect 10 things that absolutely must happen if Indiana is going to break its two-year NCAA Tournament drought. And we put them in order of importance.Spoiler alert: Romeo committing is NOT one of the 10 things. The whole point is that there is a path to the NCAA Tournament even without Romeo, but a lot will have to go right for that happen. But on the topic of Romeo, we discuss him in our opening segments. Did it mean anything that he's pushing his decision back to mid-April? Perhaps ...All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, with our usual crew of Jerod, Andy, and Ryan present.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we spend almost the entire episode discussing Archie Miller's first year in Bloomington, giving him grades in the following categories:-- On-court success-- Program culture-- Recruiting-- Staff Management-- Program ambassadorshipThen we also have a brief discussion about how De'Ron Davis will fit in next year.And we also provide details of our current offseason donation drive, which is more than halfway to its goal. If you want to contribute financial support to The Assembly Call, we have set up a few simple, secure donation options here: http://assemblycall.com/donate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Thursday night, the Hoosiers fell to Rutgers 76-69. Indiana started the game looking like they would run the Scarlet Knights out of Madison Square Garden, but the dominance quickly swung in the other direction. And the result was yet another devastating Big Ten Tournament loss for Indiana.Turnovers and bad shots, among many other things, led to a collapse in the first half that bled into the second half and proved to be impossible to recover from.Among the topics discussed:-- Why Indiana’s free throw shooting was just about the only positive from this dreadful night in New York-- Analyzing Archie’s questionable decisions during Rutgers’ big run at the end of the first half-- Why Juwan had a difficult time to getting into a rhythm on offense-- A macro look at Indiana’s season overall, and how the last three games change the perception of the four-game winning stream that preceded it-- Other general grievances about this game and the Big Ten Tournament We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday night, Indiana fell 80-78 to Ohio State on Senior Night as CJ Jackson etched his name forever into the most nightmarish section of IU lore. The day after the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show ... from the sublime home podcast studio of Galen Clavio (host of Crimson Cast), with special guests Galen, Zach McCrite, and The Coach, Brian Tonsoni.Among the topics discussed:-- Why Juwan Morgan's heroics weren't enough ... in part because of his own critical misses at the line.-- Robert Johnson's quintessential Robert Johnson performance in his final IU home game. (And reflections on his outstanding senior speech.)-- How Josh Newkirk helped to compensate for another poor performance from Devonte Green.-- Why Justin Smith took several more steps in his evolution into a budding Indiana star.-- The strong performance from Zach McRoberts, and how it hints at the kind of player he can be for Indiana as a senior.-- General reflections on this difficult but endlessly interesting season, some glances forward, and what Archie Miller's Senior Night introduction revealed about why Indiana's seniors were probably so quick to buy into his way of doing things. We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's edition of Assembly Call Radio is a little unorthodox. Instead of recording via our YouTube channel in separate locations, like we usually do, we recorded in-person at the studio of CBS Sports 1430 in Indianapolis. We're back home again in Indiana for the IU-Ohio State game on Friday -- so if you're in town, come see us at Nick's before the game, at the arena, or at The Tap afterwards.Andy couldn't make it for this week's show, but Kent Sterling filled in. We discussed the following topics: -- The continued evolution of Justin Smith-- What's at stake for Indiana on Friday night in terms of Big Ten Tournament seeding and matchups-- The three biggest questions that will determine how much success Indiana has the rest of the way-- A stark reminder of Indiana's current placement in the college basketball pecking order-- Our thoughts on what the standards for success at IU should be, and how we expect Archie Miller to live up to them moving forwardAnd more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday evening, Indiana fell well short in Lincoln on what was an off-night for most guys, especially the guards. The offense stalled, there was some foul trouble, and there were a LOT of turnovers. It was a night that seemed like a step back given the apparent progress made during IU's four-game winning streak, and it certainly is going to leave a sour taste in the mouths of the Hoosiers until Ohio State comes to town offering one final shot for a big home victory this season.Among the topics discussed on this edition of The Assembly IU Postgame Show:-- Why Justin Smith’s continued emergence was one of the few bright spots for Indiana.-- Okay, it feels like time to officially worry about Juwan Morgan’s workload (and maybe some bumps and bruises) catching up with him.-- Just how bad were the turnovers and rebounding? Bad. Real bad.-- Yet another disappointing performance by IU’s guards in a loss.-- Why this loss felt even worse than the final score indicated .Plus: details of our trip to Bloomington for Friday … hopefully we’ll see you there!We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana overcame a red hot shooting start from Iowa en route to an 84-82 win. Robert Johnson stole the show and put his name in the Indiana record books for his three-point shooting, Devonte Green continued to look comfortable and, perhaps most importantly, Indiana found a way to win despite an underwhelming performance from Juwan Morgan.Among the topics discussed:-- Why this was the best performance of Robert Johnson’s career, for the shooting (obviously) but also everything else-- What was up with Juwan Morgan? (And how Indiana was able to win anyway)-- Devonte Green’s impressive bounceback, as he continues to show signs of growth and maturity-- Why Justin Smith’s response to being dunked on is such a great sign for his future at IU -- The key stretches by Freddie McSwain and Collin Hartman that Indiana wouldn’t have won without-- Assessing the good from Archie Miller today and overall this season, as well as the bad We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:--An in-depth examination of the potential of Justin Smith and Al Durham, how their careers project moving, and what recent Indiana players are the best comps for each.--Some Big Ten Tournament talk … because some folks are starting to get optimistic about Indiana’s chances, so we figured we should indulge it while we can.--Then we end with a smattering of additional questions, including one about how much Indiana’s on-court growth this season may impact Romeo Langford’s upcoming decision, and another about our favorite IU dunks and dunkers of all time.--We also briefly touch on the explosive report from Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports about the ongoing FBI probe into college basketballAll of that and more on this week's edition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Valentine's Day evening, Indiana outlasted Illinois 78-68, exacting revenge for the Illini's victory in Champaign. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:-- Why Juwan Morgan delivered the play of the game on defense, and may have delivered an overall performance that was unique in Indiana history.-- The encouraging performances of freshmen Justin Smith and Al Durham, who each showed increased confidence and an expanded offensive arsenal.-- Why Josh Newkirk's shooting resurgence couldn't have come at a better time.-- A quintessential Robert Johnson performance, with some memorably bad turnovers but plenty of positive productive to counter balance them. -- The struggles of Devonte Green in a game when his skill set was particularly important.-- Indiana's latest improvements in overall defensive efficiency, and what they say about the trajectory of Archie Miller's culture change in Bloomington. We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday evening, Indiana handled Minnesota at home for its second straight impressive victory. Devonte Green stepped up again, Freddie McSwain played hard and Robert Johnson finally looked comfortable in the win.Among the topics discussed:— Yet another strong performance from Devonte Green, who was Indiana’s best player while the game was still competitive in the first half.— The continued strong play of Freddie McSwain and Zach McRoberts, who have turned the once-mocked “McLineup” into Indiana’s best five-man unit.— Why Robert Johnson looked so much more comfortable tonight, even if his stat line doesn’t jump out at you.— Why Ryan is now convinced that Archie Miller will win a national title at Indiana.— More incredible numbers that show Indiana’s defensive growth over the past four weeks.— Jerod and Andy drop the hammer on an atrocious, disrespectful broadcast by Fox Sports 1.— Plus, Juwan Morgan actually did something wrong! (But still had the type of solid all-around game we’ve come to expect from him)We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:-- The moment in the Rutgers game that was a microcosm of Devonte Green's recent growth.-- The Michigan Grad Transfer Rule for Big Ten Champions (and whether or not Indiana's expected push to add a grad transfer this offseason will be made or less challenging due to complexities of Archie Miller's defensive system).-- What's at stake down the stretch? We assess what Indiana could reasonably achieve in its final five games, where that would likely place them in the Big Ten Tournament, and what they would need to do to get in the NIT picture.-- A new segment called Did You Realize? Jerod dives deep into some defensive efficiency statistics and Devonte Green's splits by opponent strength to reveal some useful, perhaps surprising, insights. -- Then we end with listener questions, which includes a discussion about who would shoot a technical free throw for IU; a question Ryan hated answering; and then two of the greatest tweets and emails we've ever received.All of that and more on this week's edition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday evening, Indiana handled Rutgers in what was a delightfully hot start for Indiana from the field. Despite a couple of cold stretches, the Hoosiers were able to rely on their defense to maintain a healthy lead.Among the topics discussed:-- How Indiana showed it learned important lessons from the mistakes that led to recent road losses at Illinois and Ohio State-- Another solid game from Devonte Green, who earned his first start in a while and rewarded his coach’s faith-- The continued brilliance of Juwan Morgan, who once again was the guy who got the ball when Indiana needed to silence a bit of Rutgers of momentum-- Why Robert Johnson’s mindset to start the game was so important-- Dissecting the struggles of Justin Smith, Collin Hartman, and Josh Newkirk-- Jerod tries to do some amateur lip reading of Archie Miller after more missed IU free throwsWe also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Saturday evening, Indiana 63-60 to Michigan State in a game that was night-and-day different from the game up in East Lansing ... except for the final result. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:-- Why Indiana's tenacity, hustle, and toughness are worth being proud of ... even in a loss.-- How Juwan Morgan bounced back from the first Michigan State game, and a rough first half, to deliver one of the signature performances of his career in the second half.-- The importance of Freddie McSwain rising to the occasion and leading Indiana's assault on the glass.-- The improbable but (probably) true fact that Indiana might just have won this game if Zach McRoberts hadn't gotten into foul trouble.-- What it means that Devonte Green had six more assists without a turnover, while Indiana's senior guards couldn't shoot and couldn't create offense for teammates.-- Some really interesting Romeo Langford talk -- since our guest host tonight was Zach McCrite, who calls Romeo's New Albany games.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:—- “Settling” the Chris Holtmann / Archie Miller debate-- Whether this roster that is underperforming or is just a bad roster—- How hopeful we are about our shooting improving next year, with or without Romeo -- Thoughts on Zach McRoberts getting a scholarship—- Why Tom Crean can “catch so much flak for his coaching” but be universally lauded as an analyst-- And then a quick look ahead to Michigan State and why there is some reason for hope that this game will be different than the last oneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday evening, Indiana fell 71-56 to Ohio State. The Buckeyes got out to a hot shooting start, and Indiana would never recover. To the Hoosiers' credit, they fought back and forth for the remainder of the game, but they were unable to climb out of a double-digit hole.After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:—- Devonte Green’s second straight road game showing improvement … is it time for him to start getting more minutes on a consistent basis?—- Why fatigue may have played a factor in Juwan Morgan’s 2nd half struggles after a strong first half.—- What it means for Indiana that Zach McRoberts and Freddie McSwain are playing so many minutes.—- Is it time for Archie to start playing young guys like Clifton Moore, whether they’ve earned time in practice or not?—- Another rough night for Indiana’s senior guards—- The importance of Zach McRoberts’ incessant hustle as Archie Miller looks to change Indiana’s cultureWe also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell 74-67 to Purdue in a game that turned out to be more competitive than most expected. Indiana went toe-to-toe with Purdue for 36 minutes, but the experienced Boilermakers were more poised down the stretch -- and had the one thing Indiana had no real answer for: Isaac Haas.After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:-- Juwan Morgan once again putting Indiana on his back, with several key sequences in the second half that kept Indiana alive when it felt like Purdue might make a big run.-- Robert Johnson's impressive performance, which was marred slightly by a few mistakes down the stretch, but included some of best shot making of his career. -- Archie Miller's gameplan, which gave the Hoosiers a fighting chance despite and skill and size disadvantage.-- The essential contributions of Zach McRoberts and Freddie McSwain ... the only two Hoosiers besides Juwan and RoJo who played particularly well.-- Thoughts on Indiana's upcoming game at Ohio State, on a quick turnaround Tuesday night, which has letdown written all over it.-- Thoughts on why certain elements of this game, despite being a disappointing loss, still suggests that good things are on the horizon for Indiana basketball. (And why other elements, like free throw shooting, absolutely have to be addressed.)We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:-- How sensational Juwan Morgan has been over the last two games.-- Why losing to Illinois was so infuriating and avoidable.-- What Indiana can do, at this stage of the season, to fix its free throw woes ... and who is to blame.-- Did Devonte Green actually show some progress against Illinois, or was it really just more of the same from him?-- Some shocking, saddening statistics on how poor Indiana's guard play has been in Big Ten play.-- Why Purdue is such a bad matchup for Indiana.-- What it will have to look like if Indiana is to compete, and possibly win, on Sunday.-- We share our favorite IU-Purdue game memories.Plus, some Juwan Morgan NBA talk ... because Ryan's crazy preseason prediction is seeming more and more right with every passing week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Wednesday night, Indiana lost a very winnable game at Illinois. Juwan Morgan was a bright spot on an otherwise dark night, but even he was afflicted with the free throw issues that plagued the entire team.Among the topics discussed on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show:-- The continued greatness of Juwan Morgan (except for his free throw shooting!)-- The importance of Zach McRoberts flashing some offensive production-- The poor night overall for the guards, with a few slivers of solid play sprinkled in by Devonte-- Collin Hartman’s continued struggles since injuring his shoulder after the Wisconsin game-- Why this is not a loss to overreact to, no matter how disappointing it feels in the momentAnd much more.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday night, Indiana battled back and forth with Maryland with a surprisingly healthy Juwan Morgan leading the way.Among the topics discussed:-- What a healthy and productive Juwan means for this team's success-- How Justin Smith can maximize his role -- The leadership of Juwan and Robert JohnsonWe also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday night, Indiana fell to Michigan State 85-57 in a game Michigan State controlled from start to finish. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:-- Why Indiana's response response to Archie Miller's 2nd half timeout is a great sign for the future.-- How Robert Johnson heeded his coach's advice to turn in one of his best performances of the season.-- Thoughts on Juwan Morgan's injury and how Indiana might adjust moving forward if it has to play without the forward for an extended period of time.-- Why this result was, in so many ways, inevitable given Michigan State's talent advantage and five-day break to refocus.-- What Freddie McSwain did in then 2nd half that impressed both Ryan and Jerod (and even earned Ryan's game ball).-- Thoughts on some positive signs from Justin Smith and Al Durham.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special extended edition of Assembly Call Radio, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy discuss a range of topics:-- The importance of Romeo Langford's visit to Bloomington on Sunday.-- The crazy schedule gauntlet that begins with Indiana's trip to Breslin Center on Friday night.-- How Indiana will deal with Nick Ward ... and Miles Bridges ... and Jaren Jackson ... and (yeah, Michigan State is really talented).-- The template that Ohio State and Michigan used to beat Michigan State -- and whether Indiana is well-equipped to follow it.-- We get into a heated debate about the proposed changes to the transfer rule (and whether college athletes are "kids" or "young adults").-- Listener questions, including who our favorite IU JUCO of all-time is.And, as a special treat, the bonus audio from our live recording that took place after the radio show/podcast portion ended is included in this podcast. Normally it isn't. But we went for about a half hour extra, and it includes some pretty good discussions, including a long chat about why attendance is down at IU games this year and what the long-term future of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall should be. So we thought it was worth including in case you don't follow the show on YouTube. Hope you enjoy the extra time!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana demolished Northwestern 66-46 in a game that barely felt that close for a good stretch in the second half. The story of the game was the Hoosiers' defense, which was suffocating for 36 minutes, before Northwestern used some garbage time buckets to make the final score look a little better.After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:-- Robert Johnson's solid shooting performance from behind the line, and the importance of a few of his triples when Indiana built its lead.-- The tremendous defensive effort from Indiana, which overcome first foul trouble thanks to tremendous perimeter defense by Johnson, Josh Newkirk, Devonte Green, and Al Durham.-- Why Juwan Morgan showed how good he is, and how important he is to this team, despite having one of his more modest stat lines of the season.-- How Indiana was able to maintain control of the game in the first despite limited minutes for Juwan, Zach, and Justin.-- The importance of strong bench contributions up front from Freddie McSwain and Collin Hartman.-- Why next Friday's game at Michigan State seems slightly more winnable now than it did as recently as a week ago.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:-- The importance of how Indiana started against Penn State.-- What the loss of De’Ron Davis means moving forward (especially against Purdue and Michigan State).-- Jerod does a deep dive into the numbers at Synergy to reveal some areas where Robert Johnson’s shooting numbers have fallen off a cliff and could be due for a reversal ... before Ryan throws a little cold water on his theory.-- The most optimistic (but still realistic) scenarios for how Indiana will finish in Big Ten play-- And then we answer listener questions, including a great one in which we get to ask Archie Miller one question that he HAS to answer truthfully.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday night, Indiana defeated Penn State 74-70 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.Among the topics discussed:-- How Juwan Morgan, once again, took over for Indiana in key stretches, set then tone on the glass, and generally just continued his ascension to star status.-- The importance of Josh Newkirk and Devonte Green stepping up on a night when Robert Johnson's decision making was ... curious (at best).-- Why Justin Smith struggled to back up his breakout performance.-- Indiana's impressive work on the glass for the second straight game, as the Hoosiers have clearly responded to Archie calling them "soft."-- What is different for IU now that De'Ron Davis is out, and how sustainable the Hoosiers' success without Davis might be.-- Is this the template for Devonte Green to become a more consistent member of the rotation?We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.