ITH Super Happy Fun Time Top 10 List: George McGinnis
By Big A | August 8, 2008
The ballots have been counted and it’s time for Inside the Hall’s countdown of the greatest Indiana players of all-time. Today: No. 8: George McGinnis.
Years at Indiana: 1970-1971
The numbers: 791 points (29.9 average); 352 rebounds (14.7 average)
Career highs: 45 points (February 1, 1971 vs. Northern Illinois); 23 rebounds (January 9, 1971 at Northwestern and January 16, 1971 at Michigan)
Notable achievements: Twelve 30-10 performances (tied for school record); 22 double-doubles; All-American (1971); First team All-Big Ten (1971); Indiana team MVP (1971)
The case for McGinnis: Although he only played one year in Bloomington, the numbers McGinnis posted in that season are remarkable. He is one of only five players in history to lead the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding in a season. His 45 points against Northern Illinois are the fourth highest in a game in school history.
(Photo Credit: Herald Times)
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Q & A: Maurice Creek
By Big A | August 7, 2008
Today we take a break from the Top 10 countdown as Inside the Hall caught up with 2009 commitment Maurice Creek for a Q & A. Creek committed to Indiana in early May and will play at Hargrave Military Academy this winter.
On his relationship with Coach Crean and the decision to attend Indiana:
“Me and Coach Crean had a good relationship when he was at Marquette. He talked to me about things other than basketball and we built a good relationship. He moved to Indiana and he called me and said nothing’s going to change because he moved to Indiana. That’s what made me make my decision.”
On when he plans to visit Bloomington:
“I haven’t been to Bloomington yet but hopefully I can get there in early September when I start my senior year.”
On the decision to attend Hargrave Military Academy for his senior season:
“I know a couple of players that are going there and it’s close to home. My parents can see a couple of my games. That’s the school that will put me in the best situation.”
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ITH Super Happy Fun Time Top 10 List: Don Schlundt
By Big A | August 6, 2008
The ballots have been counted and it’s time for Inside the Hall’s countdown of the greatest Indiana players of all-time. Today: No. 9: Don Schlundt.
Years at Indiana: 1951-1955
The numbers: 2,192 points (23.3 career average), 860 rebounds (9.1 career average); 826 free throws made (school record)
Career highs: 47 points (Two occasions vs. Ohio State, January 18, 1954 and March 5, 1955); 25 free throws made (vs. Ohio State, March 5, 1955)
Notable achievements: Led IU in scoring four straight seasons; First team All-Big Ten (1953, 1954, 1955); All-American (1953, 1954, 1955); Big Ten MVP (1953); Indiana Hall of Fame (1982 inductee); Indiana team MVP (1953, 1954, 1955); Big Ten champion (1953 and 1954); National champion (1953)
The case for Schlundt: The late Schlundt, who passed away in 1985 after a battle with cancer, held the career scoring record until Steve Alford surpassed him during the 1986-1987 season. The South Bend native scored 30 points in Indiana’s 69-68 win over Kansas in the 1953 NCAA Championship game.
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Hoosiers will meet Fighting Irish in Maui opener
By Big A | August 5, 2008
Those of you hoping for a first round draw of Chaminade in the opening round of the Maui Invitational won’t get your wish. The Hoosiers will open the Maui Invitational against Notre Dame on Monday, November 24 at 5:30 EST. If Indiana were to upset Luke Harangody and company, they’d get the winner of St. Joseph’s and Texas (in the event IU falls to ND, they’d get the loser). Other first round games include North Carolina vs. Chaminade and Oregon vs. Alabama.
Thanks to ITH reader Colin for the tip on this one.
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ITH Super Happy Fun Time Top 10 List: Alan Henderson
By Big A | August 5, 2008
The ballots have been counted and it’s time for Inside the Hall’s countdown of the greatest Indiana players of all-time. Today: No. 10: Alan Henderson.
Years at Indiana: 1991-1995
The numbers: 1979 points (16.1 career average), 1091 rebounds (8.8 career average), 213 blocks, 148 steals, 54% from the field
Career highs: 41 points (March 9, 1994 at Michigan State); 28 rebounds (January 4, 1992 vs. Cincinnati); 6 blocks (March 1, 1992)
Notable achievements: 49 career double-doubles; sixth all-time leading scorer; leading rebounder in school history; All-American (1995); First team All-Big Ten (1995); Indiana Hall of Fame (2006 inductee); Indiana team MVP (1994 and 1995); 1992 Final Four
The case for Henderson: The numbers don’t lie: Henderson left Indiana as the only player in school history to rank in the top five in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots and steals. He played a key role in IU’s Final Four run in 1992 and helped lead the Hoosiers to a Big Ten title and the Elite Eight as a sophomore.
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Earl Calloway signs with Cibona Zagreb
By Big A | August 4, 2008
Despite being named the team MVP of the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants and getting rave reviews in the NBA Summer League, former Indiana University point guard Earl Calloway is headed to Croatia.
Cibona Zagreb announced the signing of Calloway on Saturday, according to Euroleague.net:
Cibona Zagreb signed point guard Earl Calloway to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. Calloway (191, 24) arrives from Fort Wayne of the NBDL, where he led his team last season with 19 points per game and was sixth in the league with 5.8 assists and fourth with 2.1 steals per game. He also contributed 5.1 rebounds per game and was named team MVP at the end of the season. Last season was Calloway’s first as a professional after two strong seasons at Indiana University. Calloway averaged 9.6 points and 4.3 assists for the Hoosiers as a senior.
Calloway’s stellar play last season in Ft. Wayne coupled with summer league success couldn’t guarantee him a roster spot in the NBA, so he took the sure thing in Croatia and who can blame him? The money and security of a two-year contract is definitely more appealing than the peanuts earned in the NBDL.
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Maurice Creek video
By Big A | August 3, 2008
Jody Demling of The Louisville Courier-Journal shot video of Indiana commitment Maurice Creek in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago and it’s definitely worth checking out. Because of geography, Creek is the least visible of the four commitments from the 2009 class for IU fans, but he’s probably the biggest difference maker of the group.
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Crean on 93.9 The Ticket on Thursday afternoon
By Big A | July 30, 2008
Indiana coach Tom Crean will appear on Louisville radio show The Front Row Ticket on 93.9 FM Thursday afternoon with Rick Bozich and Jody Demling of The Louisville Courier-Journal. Fans outside of the Louisville/Southern Indiana area can stream the show at 939theticket.com. The show is on the air from 1PM EST to 3PM EST and the Indiana coach will appear on the 1:12 segment. Crean wrapped up his recruiting for the summer on Sunday afternoon as he hit Fort Wayne, Kansas City and Orlando.
Update: We’ve got the audio in its entirety below:
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