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The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame ShowAuthor: Jerod Morris
Following your Hoosiers is always more fun with friends. Come hang out with us after every Indiana basketball game, and every Thursday night, as our team of hosts -- Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms, Ryan Phillips, and Brian "The Coach" Tonsoni dissect every angle of IU basketball, as we've been doing since 2011. We are equal parts unabashed fandom and objective analysis, with plenty of laughter along the way. If you're looking for knee-jerk analysis and hot takes, this is NOT the show for you. But if you want a show that isn't afraid to critique play while always staying supportive of players, then this is the place for you. Language: en Genres: Basketball, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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[1123] Offseason Update: Player Observations, Indy Games, and NCAA Talk
Episode 1123
Thursday, 18 June, 2026
In this episode of The Assembly Call, the crew checks in from the quiet part of the offseason—but with plenty to discuss. From the first glimpses of summer workouts to Indiana's exhibition schedule and the ongoing debate around NCAA Tournament expansion, there's no shortage of reasons to start getting excited for basketball again.The Banner Moment: Summer Workouts Are HereFor the first time, we're getting a peek behind the curtain at this completely rebuilt roster.Early practice observations from those in attendanceWhy Coach Tonsoni is suddenly paying attention to practice videosWhat stood out from the first few days in BloomingtonLooking ahead to Peru and why those games could be so valuableBreaking Down the New-Look RosterThe conversation digs into what little we've seen—and what it might tell us.Why Indiana's roster construction feels more intentional this time aroundThe importance of having multiple ways to create spacing offensivelyWhich newcomers could quietly become the biggest difference-makersA fun exercise: if you're scouting Indiana, who do you try to stop first?The discussion also explores why this team may simply have more answers than recent IU squads when defenses take away the first option.Scheduling, Expansion, and the Bigger PictureThe show wraps with a look beyond the roster.Thoughts on playing marquee games in Indianapolis versus Assembly HallWhether expanding the NCAA Tournament to 76 teams actually improves the eventHow a larger field could change scheduling philosophy across college basketballA few final reflections on the ever-changing landscape of the sportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
