The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

On Tonight's AC Radio, we'll get you ready for the recruiting home stretch, with important decisions expected soon. Then we'll react to Big Ten Media day and the release of the Big Ten media poll. Plus your questions in the mailbag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This was a busy week of news and rumors, and we'll address it all. Is there renewed optimism about Indiana's 2024 recruiting class? How in the hell do you actually watch IU games this season? Plus: our take on the resumption of the IU-Kentucky series.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 AC Radio we'll roll through some Hoosier Headline, update recruiting, and then have a deep dive discussion into the strengths and weaknesses of the IU basketball program as we head into the 2023-24 season.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'll update the latest on Indiana's recruiting efforts, then react to this week's two big news items: the schedule release and media day.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'll provide a brief update on Indiana's big recruiting weekend, discuss the annual Inside the Hall/UMHoops Big Ten Top 25 list, and welcome in old friend Connor Hitchcock from Homefield Apparel to talk hoops, football, and what it's like commanding a licensing and apparel rocket ship headed straight for the moon.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'll look ahead to the massive recruiting weekend coming up for the Hoosiers, and answer a bevy of listener questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We roll through a few Hoosier Headlines and then welcome special guest Eamonn Brennan, formerly of ESPN and The Athletic, to discuss his alma mater (IU), the Big Ten, and where Indiana sits in the current college hoops landscapeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly conversation about Indiana basketball. We'll roll through Hoosier Headlines and mailbag questions, with a deep dive into five burning questions that will define the upcoming Big Ten basketball season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us tonight at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll roll through some Hoosier Headlines before engaging in a fun round of Indiana basketball trivia. Chris Williams (IU Artifacts) will be on hand with 20 questions, and Jerod, Coach, and two AC community members will compete for trivia supremacy. Play along!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'll cover some Hoosier Headlines, answer mailbag questions, and play a fun little game of buy or sell with some of the most prominent narratives making their way around the national college basketball conversation this offseason. Link to referenced offseason video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-z4SV-_nwsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week, we'll update the latest on IU recruiting, dabble in a little conference expansion talk, and then take some trips down memory lane to remember the best players, performances, and games since we launched The Assembly Call in 2011.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's Coaches Corner edition of AC Radio, Coach Tonsoni and Coach Moats do a deep dive into each IU player's strengths and weaknesses -- with a focus on non-obvious traits that haven't already been discussed at length.Plus: Hoosier Headlines and mailbag.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 AC Radio, we provide the latest recruiting updates -- including a very important official visit set for early September. Then we dive into the mailbag for some fun questions about IU hoops ... and other stuff.BTW, in the episode we discuss a recent episode of the Beyond BTown podcast we were on where we told the story of how the show started. Here is the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oGKVQxCT6IJ5gYtqABBQB?si=-VAy7tGkSOiw9I6NrzbNswSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us tonight at 9 ET for this week's edition of AC Radio. We'll discuss TJD's summer league debut, and then welcome Brent Tonsoni to the show to get some insight on how college basketball players train in the offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week we breakdown C.J. Gunn.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, Jerod is joined by IU alum and Bay Area radio veteran Damon Bruce for an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation about a number of topics of interest to IU fans and grads -- chief among them, why Damon is so excited about Trayce's fit in Golden State.Note: there are a few short instances of the connection breaking up during the first 25 minutes of the interview with Damon. They're quick and a bit awkward but don't interfere too much with the flow of conversation. Just fight through them because the conversation on the other side is worth it!Among the topics covered: • Why Golden State is such a good fit for Trayce • Why Trayce is uniquely qualified to succeed in Golden State where other rookies have failed• The impact Draymond Green and Kevon Looney can have on Trayce's development• Jalen's fit in L.A.• Why Damon had horrible timing in terms of when he arrived in and left Bloomington• The challenges and opportunities of the new media landscape• Why fellow Back Home Network podcaster Galen Clavio is so great• Damon's experience following IU basketball during his time at IU• Anecdotes from taking Bob Knight's coaching class• Why Keith Smart, Calbert Cheaney, and Chris Mullin all wanted to see Damon's notebookAnd much more.Here is the link to subscribe to Damon's new YouTube show: https://www.youtube.com/@damonbruceplusAs he mentions, he'll be doing a lot of Trayce-centric content moving forward, so it's definitely a resource worth subscribing to and following.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, former Michigan basketball player and current Big Ten hoops analyst Ant Wright (@ItsAntWright) joins us for an offseason discussion about the Big Ten basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us on Wednesday night for this week's edition of AC Radio, recorded one day earlier than usual due to tomorrow's NBA Draft. We'll have some special guests on to help us preview the NBA Draft, and specifically how things are shaping up for Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis. We'll also look at the situations of other IU players in the NBA and what's next for them.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 roll through some Hoosier Headlines, try to project minutes for the upcoming season, and answer mailbag questions.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'll take a look at Indiana's recruiting Hot Boards, which are loaded with high profile prospects. Then we'll take a deep dive on Malik Reneau and what IU fans should expect from him as a sophomore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Assembly Call Radio we react to yesterday's stay/go decisions and then dive into the many fun lineup combinations Mike Woodson will be able to (theoretically) play with this season.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 have our our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. Calbert Cheaney is back, so we'll react to the week's biggest news. Plus: is Jeff Goodman right about the question marks that still surround the roster Mike Woodson and his staff are building? That and much more on this week's episode.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'll reflect on Mackenzie Mgbako's commitment, assess what Indiana should do with its final roster spot, and talk NIL with the host of the new NIL Hotline podcast, Galen Clavio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5-star, McDonald's All-American forward Mackenzie Mgbako committed to Indiana over Kansas today. Minutes later, we convened our latest emergency pod to break it down.Rob Cassady from Rivals and Rick Bozich from WDRB in Louisville joined us to discuss their impressions of Mgbako from having seen him play in-person numerous times. (You'll really like what you hear.) And Ryan and Tony joined Jerod to discuss what the commitment means, how it all played out, and how Mgbako fits with Indiana's current projected starting.All of that and so much more on this celebratory offseason episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The big news this week is the impending announcement of Mackenzie Mgbako, who will decide between Indiana and Kansas tomorrow. We'll discuss his decision, plus the other options Indiana may still have in the transfer portal. That, and much more.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, special guest Rocco Miller will join fellow bracketologists Andy Bottoms and Brian Tonsoni. They'll discuss the realities of college basketball scheduling and how it impacts teams' seasons and ultimate bracket fates. Plus, updates on IU's transfer portal targets and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Woodson and Indiana secured another transfer portal commitment on Saturday afternoon when grad transfer Anthony Walker announced his intention to play for IU. Walker played the last four seasons at Miami, getting double-digit minutes in the Hurricanes' Round of 32 win over Indiana this season.While it's easy to be underwhelmed by the pickup based on Walker's stats, peeling back the layers of the onion reveals the logic for why IU's staff wanted a guy like Walker. We discuss that on this episode, including some lingering questions we have about the pickup as well.We also discuss today's announcement of a matchup with Auburn in Atlanta, and Jordan Geronimo's decision to attend Maryland. On the mics: Jerod and CoachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL Draft may have the attention of most sports fans, but IU fans will still be celebrating the official return of Xavier Johnson, who had his medical hardship waiver granted. We'll discuss the impact of X's return plus much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week's big news was Chris Ledlum surprising many by committing to Tennessee. We look at his decision from several angles, focusing especially on what's next for Indiana in the transfer portal as the Hoosiers look to complete their roster for 2023-24.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us at 9 ET on Thursday night for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week we'll discuss -- what else? -- the transfer portal, and the voids still remaining on IU's roster as Mike Woodson and his staff look to fill the three remaining scholarshipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Kel'el Ware committed to Indiana, a two-part narrative quickly emerged about his one up-and-down season at Oregon:One, Ware has undeniable physical gifts and basketball talent. That has never been in question. But the other part of the narrative is that Ware might be a player with effort or "motor" concerns, and could those prevent him from reaching his full potential at Indiana and beyond?Many IU fans found a story written by Nate Olson of SB Live and Best of Arkansas Sports that did a great job of trying to contextualize Ware's season in Eugene. The story is titled "Accusations of Laziness Dogging Indiana Commit Kel’el Ware Deserve Deeper Look," and you can read it here: https://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-basketball-kelel-ware-transfer-portal-oregon/In this special edition of The Assembly Call, Jerod is joined by Olson to provide that deeper look on Ware as a player and person. Olson has covered Ware since his high school days as a prep superstar in Little Rock and knows Ware and his game as well as anyone in the media. We discuss how, as a young player, Ware faced similar concerns about his motor and how he and his high school coach worked through them. What does that story suggest about the best way for the IU coaching staff to reach him and get the most out of him?(Additional suggested reading: https://news.scorebooklive.com/oregon/2022/03/04/north-little-rock-big-man-kelel-ware-finally-letting-game-do-the-talking)We also dive into what (probably) went wrong in Oregon, and why a surface level view of the two situations suggests that Indiana has a chance to be a much better fit.Plus, Olson shares some anecdotes from Ware's high school career that suggest he only scratched the surface of what he's capable of offensively at Oregon. What kind of player could he become as soon as this season if Mike Woodson is able to fully unlock his confidence?All of that and much more in this very insightful conversation with Nate Olson.To learn more about SBLive Sports, which recently expanded their coverage into Indiana, visit https://scorebooklive.com/indiana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Woodson and Indiana secured another big transfer portal commitment on Monday night as Kel'el Ware made his intention to play for IU official. Let's react!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerod chats with Spencer McClaughlin of Locked on Ducks about the newest Hoosier, Oregon transfer Kel'el Ware.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll discuss the latest news from the transfer portal -- nationally, in the Big Ten, and, of course, for our Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our team will discuss the latest roster comings and goings, including Ryan's patented post-commitment scouting report of Payton Sparks, plus our thoughts on the departure of Tamar Bates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana received its first addition from the transfer portal on Wednesday morning as Ball State transfer Payton Sparks announced his commitment to Indiana. Jerod and Coach Tonsoni break down Sparks' game, what this means for Indiana's overall roster, and what to expect from Sparks in the Big Ten. They also explain how their feelings about Sparks as a Hoosier have evolved since he was first mentioned as a possibility.Also joining us is Evan Wilson, who plays at Akron, and has seen Sparks up close the last two seasons. He has some excellent insight into what Sparks brings to the table from a skills standpoint and, perhaps more importantly, from a mentality and culture standpoint. Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ewilly02If you want to really dive deep on who Sparks is as a player and what he'll bring to the table for IU, this episode is for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us for a special edition of AC Radio on Wednesday night (not our normal Thursday night) as we reflect on Indiana's 2023 season while looking ahead to a massively important offseason that will dictate how the 2024 season goes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday, IU's season came to an end with an 85-69 loss to Miami. It was a game where the Hoosiers struggled at the start, came alive in the middle, and faded at the end. The season ends at 23-12 and as by far the best one the Hoosiers have had in seven years. The team will lose several key players to graduation including All-American center Trayce Jackson-Davis. It will be a very different roster in 2023-2024 but the first couple of years of the Mike Woodson era has seen strides that included returning Indiana to the NCAA Tournament after a long absence. Where the program goes from here remains to be seen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a night when IU's arch-rivals suffered the biggest upset in tournament history, the Hoosiers had no such problems. Indiana easily controlled an overmatched Kent State team enroute to a 71-60 victory in the round of 64 of March Madness. They move on to face Miami (FL) on Sunday at 8:40 pm on TNT. 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 AC Radio took place a day early, on Wednesday night, to avoid conflicting with one of the best nights on the sports calendar Thursday with March Madness. Our panel will preview IU's matchup with Kent State, offer bold bracket predictions, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Akron basketball player Evan Wilson joins Jerod to provide a unique take on IU's first round opponent, Kent State. Evan grew up in Noblesville as an IU fan and still follows the Hoosiers closely. His Akron Zips team has played Kent State six times across the last two seasons. So Evan understands the intersections between the two teams as well as anyone.We discuss his impressions of IU this season, the strengths and weaknesses of Kent State, what IU needs to worry about and where the Hoosiers have an advantage, plus his gut feeling for how the game may play out. We also get his perspective as a mid-major player on the possibility for NCAA Tournament expansion.This is a fun, engaging conversation that will get you properly calibrated for the challenge Indiana faces on Friday night.Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ewilly02See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday night Assembly Call discusses IU's selection as a four seed in the Midwest Region against Kent State in the first round on Friday at 955 pm on TBS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Saturday, IU made furious rally late against Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament Semi Finals 77-73. However, the Hoosiers will head into Selection Sunday tomorrow (6pm on CBS) comfortably in the field for the first time in seven seasons as likely a four or possibly a five seed. The teams is 22-11 heading into March Madness which is there most wins since 2016. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday, IU advanced to their second straight Big Ten Tournament Semi-Final with a 70-60 victory over Maryland. After a struggle in the first half, the Hoosiers played arguably their best final 20 minutes to pull away for the win. Trayce Jackson-Davis led IU with 24 points while Jalen Hood-Schifino added 19 points including a game clinching three-pointer as the shot clock was running out with under two minutes left to go up nine. It is the seventh all-time appearance on Saturday for the team in the conference tourney and the they will look to end a five game losing streak in the semi's when they play Penn State at 3:30 pm on CBS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On AC Radio, we'll look at IU's BTT path, get the latest Bracketology updates from our bracketologists, and then dive deep into the community mailbag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday, IU went to overtime and edged out Michigan in a rollercoaster of the a game 75-73. The Hoosiers led by double digits early but also trailed by a similar margin part way through the second half. They then rallied to tie and force overtime where they held on for the victory. The team finishes the regular season 21-10 overall and 12-8 in the league to tie for second place. This is by far the highest finish in conference since the Tom Crean era began outside of the two Big Ten titles. Indiana will get the double bye and be the three seed in the Big Ten Tournament where they fill face either Maryland, Nebraska, or Minnesota on Friday at 9pm eastern on BTN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On AC Radio we discuss Indiana's place in the rapidly changing Big Ten standings as the final weekend of regular season play approaches, then we'll spend some time assessing the legacy of Trayce Jackson-Davis as he prepares for his final home game in an Indiana uniform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a four-day gap between games, this was the perfect time to invite on friend of the show Sam Vecenie to talk about the rising draft prospects of Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis.Sam covers the NBA Draft for The Athletic and also hosts the Game Theory podcast. https://theathletic.com/podcast/208-game-theory-podcast/We cover a number of topics in 30 minutes:• How NBA teams view skill development with prospects• The biggest plusses and minuses on Jalen's scouting report• How much credit does Mike Woodson deserve for Jalen's development?• The biggest plusses and minuses on Trayce's scouting report• Trying to find an NBA comp for Trayce• Who else on Indiana's current roster is Sam paying attention to?And 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 the Hoosiers turned in easily their most disappointing performance of the season of the season as they were dominated by Iowa 90-68. Only Trayce Jackson-Davis had a good night and finished with 26 points while recording another double-double. In doing so he became Indiana's all-time leader in rebounds. His efforts were nowhere near enough though as he got little help around him. The Hoosiers fall to 11-8 in the league and 20-10 overall. They are still a lock for the NCAA Tournament but now have some work to do to get a double-bye in the conference tourney and a top-four seed seed in March Madness and need a bit of help to achieve these goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Saturday, the Hoosiers went into Mackey Arena and beat their arch-rivals for the first time in 10 years on the road 79-71. After a slow first half, Indiana played arguably their best final 20 minutes of the season and held off every Purdue run they attempted late. Jalen Hood-Schifino had the game of his life with 35 points while Trey Galloway and Miller Kopp added 13 points each with terrific nights. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed just 10 points and was taken out of his rhythm by national player of the year frontrunner Zach Edey. However, it hardly mattered as the guards and wings were excellent for all 40 minutes. The team improves to 20-9 overall and 11-7 in the league. They also put themselves in excellent position for both a top-four finish in the Big Ten and double bye in the conference tourney as well as a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.