The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we welcome special guest Tony Adragna from IU Film Room to break down the good and bad from Indiana's loss to Florida State. We also provide takeaways from the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and answer a bevy of listener questions.All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Coach, Andy, and Tony Adragna

On Wednesday night, Indiana fell short in overtime against Florida State, 69-67. Trayce Jackson-Davis was spectacular for the Hoosiers in a losing effort, and showed during and after the game that while he may not be one of the four captains, he has emerged as the team's leader. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and CoachAmong the topics discussed:— Trayce's outstanding night— Why Indiana's guards gave it their all ... but it just wasn't good enough— Why didn't Jerome Hunter play more?— Indiana needs more from Race Thompson— What should Archie do with the freshmen in a game like this?— WHY CAN'T WE SHOOT!!??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.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the most pertinent takeaways from Indiana's performance in the Maui Invitational and analyze what Indiana needs to do to get the most out of Khristian Lander.All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

On Wednesday afternoon, Indiana bounced back from its terrible performance against Texas to control Stanford from horn to horn. Trayce Jackson-Davis led the way with a career day, and Armaan Franklin showed that he's much more than just a defensive specialist. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics: Coach and Chad, with early cameos by Jerod and Ryan

On Tuesday afternoon, Indiana frittered away all of the good feelings it had built up with Monday's impressive win over Providence. The Hoosiers were dominated from the tip by Texas, in yet another dispiriting effort in a big spot under Archie Miller. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and ChatMob Chad

On Monday afternoon in Asheville, Indiana dominated Providence from start to finish, earning a 79-58 victory. Race Thompson led the way with his best performance as a Hoosier, helping the compensate for a sluggish (but still productive) game from Trayce Jackson-Davis. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics: Coach, Jerod, and ChadAmong the topics discussed:— Why the variety of ways Race impacted the game was so encouraging.— What to make of Trayce's uneven performance.— Al Durham's terrific bounceback effort.— Why Rob and Armaan were so important to Indiana's defense.— The positive signs from Lander and Hunter in otherwise forgettable performances.— Trey Galloway's impact and unique skillset.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.

On Wednesday night, Indiana (finally!) opened the 2020-21 season with a breezy 89-59 victory over Tennessee Tech. The Hoosiers delivered the knockout blow with a 28-2 run to end the second half, and Trayce Jackson-Davis opened his sophomore season with a dominant 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics: Andy and Coach

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we break down Indiana's schedule, which was finally released this week. We also welcome special guest Greg Murray to help us preview one of the most anticipated women's basketball seasons in school history.Also: reactions to Virtual Hoosier Hysteria. All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Coach, Andy, and Greg Murray

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss and debate three important questions for this year's IU team as the season opener (#fingerscrossed) approaches.Topics include expectations for Trayce's sophomore season; what to make of the report that Trey Galloway is challenging for a starting spot; and whether IU fans should feel confident about the state of the program entering Archie's fourth season.That and more on this week's edition of AC Radio.On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the importance of Indiana's athletes exercising their right to vote and break down the preseason computer projections now that KenPom's are out.Plus: Hoosier Headlines, your questions, and the results of a VERY important election (not, not THAT one).All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a special treat: all four regular hosts here for the entire show! So we use the occasion to open up the mailbag and answer your hoops and non-hoops related questions. We also discuss the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups, the latest in the Trey Kaufman recruitment, and convince Ryan why he was dead wrong to even consider benching Michael Penix when he was struggling early against Penn State.That and so much more -- including a question submitted via song -- in this week's episode.On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach***Remember: go to insealators.com to schedule your appointment, and tell them The Assembly Call sent you to get your $50 Homefield Apparel gift card.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a special treat: all four regular hosts here for the entire show! So we use the occasion to open up the mailbag and answer your hoops and non-hoops related questions. We also discuss the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups, the latest in the Trey Kaufman recruitment, and convince Ryan why he was dead wrong to even consider benching Michael Penix when he was struggling early against Penn State.That and so much more -- including a question submitted via song -- in this week's episode.On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach***Remember: go to insealators.com to schedule your appointment, and tell them The Assembly Call sent you to get your $50 Homefield Apparel gift card.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we welcome a couple of noted guests to the show to help us discuss Trey Kaufman's impending announcement and reflect on IU sports history.Ken Bikoff is the author of Hoosier Beginnings: The Birth of Indiana University Athletics. We discuss his book and many of the great stories he wrote about.All that and much more, including listener questions, on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Coach, IUArtifacts, and Ken Bikoff

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we welcome a couple of noted guests to the show to help us discuss Trey Kaufman's impending announcement and reflect on IU sports history.Ken Bikoff is the author of Hoosier Beginnings: The Birth of Indiana University Athletics. We discuss his book and many of the great stories he wrote about.All that and much more, including listener questions, on this edition of The Assembly Call.On the mics: Coach, IUArtifacts, and Ken Bikoff

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the rule changes that are going to have a big impact on roster management, plus the notable quotes and themes from Tuesday's media day. And much more.On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and Ryan