Knight Time Rewind: February 16, 2013
On this day in 2013, IU routs Purdue’s 83-55, the second drubbing of the season. Will Sheehey would lead the Hoosiers in scoring with 22 points, setting an IU record for the most field goals in a game without a miss by going a perfect 9-9 from the field. This also marked the first time in the series the Hoosiers would defeat the Boilers by 20 or more points twice in a season. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: February 7, 1980
On this day in 1980, on the heels of a road loss to the Purdue Boilermakers, Indiana would defeat the Northwestern Wildcats 83-69 in Assembly Hall. The victory would mark the 300th of Coach Bob Knight’s career, becoming the youngest coach to achieve the feat. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: January 7, 1928
On this day in 1928, sophomore center Branch McCracken would single handedly outscore visiting Chicago, establishing an IU and Big Ten record by scoring 24 points in a 31-13 victory. Also sharing some history in 2001…Kirk Haston would splash one from deep at the buzzer to upset #1 Michigan State, ending MSU’s 23 game winning streak. This victory marked the first time Indiana had beaten the top team in the country at Assembly Hall.
Knight Time Rewind: January 6, 1993
On this day in 1993, Indiana University coach Bob Knight earns his 600th career coaching victory by defeating the visiting Iowa Hawkeyes 75-67. At 52 years old, he becomes the youngest coach in history to achieve the feat. This victory would also mark the beginning of 13 straight Big Ten wins to start Big Ten conference play and an eventual outright Championship. Knight would end up skipping the post-game presser, sending in someone to tell the media he needed to prepare for a hunting trip the following day. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 31, 2005
On this day in 2005, 6-5 sophomore Robert Vaden goes a perfect 6-6 from distance against Ball State, marking the most makes from three without a miss in a single game in IU history and tying a Big Ten record. Vaden would go 8-11 from the field in tying a career high 22 points to go along with 6 assists in leading the 17th-ranked Hoosiers to an 80-56 rout of the Cardinals. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 19, 1975
On this day in 1975, at the mere age of 35, Coach Bob Knight becomes the youngest coach in history to reach 200 career coaching victories in leading IU to a 93-56 rout of Georgia in the Indiana Classic. Scott May would lead the Hoosiers in scoring with 18 points. The program shown here is from the tournament, which features a photo of Quinn Buckner. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 10, 2011
On this day in 2011, Christan Watford sinks a buzzer beating three-point shot from the wing to down the #1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats 74-73 in Assembly Hall. Indiana fans would storm the court in jubilation, the Indiana-Kentucky annual basketball series would come to an end, and the rise of the Indiana basketball program to national prominence are all cemented by this moment in history.
Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 8, 1984
On this day in 1984, Indiana Coach Bob Knight leads the Hoosiers to an 81-68 victory over archrival Kentucky, nothing is 400th career basketball win in becoming the youngest coach to achieve the milestone feat. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 7, 2022
On this day in 2022, Trayce Jackson-Davis records the third triple-double in IU basketball history by scoring 12 points, grabbing 11 boards, and 10 assists in leading Indiana to a 81-65 victory over Nebraska in Assembly Hall. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 5, 1938
On this day in 1938, a new sheriff arrives in B-town. The legendary Branch McCracken coached his first game as head coach of his alma mater — against the very team he left to become the coach of IU. Indiana would rout the Cardinals 54-28 and go on to a 17-3 record and 2nd place finish in the Big Ten conference. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: December 3, 1960
On this day in 1960, in front of 9.236 fans in attendance, IU plays the first game in the New Field House on 17th street. The venue was intended to be a temporary home for basketball while Assembly Hall was being built, hosting other sporting events such as track and field. Memorial Stadium, along with the fieldhouse, became the priority became the priority for economic reasons, considering football was a significant source of revenue for the university. Go Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: November 30, 2022
On this day in 2022, Trayce Jackson-Davis became the only Division 1 player in the past 25 years to tally 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, 4+ assists, 4+ blocks, and no turnovers against a Top 25 opponent. Jackson-Davis ended the night with 21 points, 10 boards, 4 blocks, and 4 dimes as the 10th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers would defeat the 18th-ranked North Carolina 75-67. Go IU!
How Slick is this?
A staple of any serious Indiana University basketball memorabilia collection, today we’re featuring a 1953 NCAA Championship Final Four program. While you’re here, check out some highlights of the game and see the “ice water” in Bobby Leonard’s veins. Go Hoosiers!
Nothing but “The Truth”!
Hoosier Fan Fest 3 is officially in the books. Three points to highlight — scored a fully team signed ball and poster, Calbert Cheaney and Christian Watford signed my “legends” basketball, and saw the re-creation of the Watshot. Go IU!
Crikey, would you look at that Sheeladipo!
This 2011-12 Indiana Hoosiers team signed/autographed basketball becomes the newest to grace the General’s Assembly! Let’s rewind a bit to take a look at this Sheeladipo beauty. Go IU!
The GREATEST Basketball Schedule…EVER.
The GREATEST basketball schedule EVER becomes the latest addition to the General’s Assembly! This incredibly rare piece of Indiana University basketball memorabilia and history will be formally united soon with flooring from the original court to create a unique and fitting combination of nostalgia. Go Hoosiers!
Pictures are Worth a 1000 Words…
1000 items and counting! Today’s post features a rare piece of Indiana University basketball memorabilia that commemorates IU’s five NCAA Championships. Go Hoosiers!
National Treasure 3: The Ides of March Madness
Check out this incredible group of signed/autographed press photos of the 1953 NCAA Basketball National Championship team! Featuring 10 players and Head Coach Branch McCracken, this collection of memorabilia truly is a National Treasure! Go IU Indiana University Hoosiers!
Knight Time Rewind: February 16, 1987
On this day in February 1987, Steve Alford broke the Indiana University basketball career scoring record held by former IU great Don Schlundt. Fittingly, with 14:41 left in the first half, Alford would bury a three pointer, giving him 2,195 points. It wasn’t a great scoring night for Alford, who struggled from the field to finish with 13 points. Alford would go on to finish with 2,438 career points, a record that would soon fall to Calbert Cheaney in 1993. This contest also marked the first triple overtime game in Indiana history. Shown here is the game program and ticket for the contest. Go Hoosiers!