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29/10/2024

Paolo going nuts vs. the Pacers. 37 at half.

Orlando Magic third-year forward Paolo Banchero is in the midst of a career night versus the Indiana Pacers.

28/09/2024

USA Today columnist Christine Brennan has written lots of big stories in her career, but this might be the biggest. She's writing a book on Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana Fever hoops phenom Caitlin Clark We talk all about it in my podcast. Must watch!! Please check it out.

Women's basketball has been around for a century or more, in many iterations. But it has never — and I mean NEVER — enjoyed the popularity it does right now. In

20/09/2024

MEET OUMAR BALLO: It's a great time to get to know new Indiana center Oumar Ballo, who transferred to the Hoosiers from Arizona. He's from the west African country of Mali, and he's an all-conference performer who's planning on doing big things with the Hoosiers. Please read Jack Ankony's TERRIFIC biography of Ballo. So many great details and interviews.

Oumar Ballo helped Malian basketball make history, and he’s a big reason why Indiana coach Mike Woodson could have his best team so far.

10/08/2024

Congrats to Serbia on grabbing the bronze medal in the Olympics men's basketball tournament. Team USA plays for the gold later today. Here's the gametime and TV information, plus results throughout the tourney.

Even though the United States men's basketball team has dominated play in the Olympics throughout the years, the 2024 tournament in the Paris Olympics looks to

08/08/2024

HOOPS SEMIFINALS: It's semifinal Thursday for men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with two huge matchups, Team USA vs. Serbia and France vs. Germany. Here's your game and TV information, plus results in real time later.

Even though the United States men's basketball team has dominated play in the Olympics throughout the years, the 2024 tournament in the Paris Olympics looks to

07/08/2024

ALFORD'S OLYMPICS: It's hard to believe it's been 40 years since Indiana's Steve Alford had some magical moments on the 1984 Olympic basketball team that was coached by Bob Knight. Here's a look back from Todd Golden on our Sports Illustrated Indiana site. Some great stuff here.

The 1984 Games are fondly remembered by the Indiana legend.

06/08/2024

OLYMPIC HOOPS TODAY: The 2024 Paris OIympics men's basketball quarterfinals are underway on Tuesday. We've got our first semifinalist, with Germany taking out Greece. Here's the full schedule today, with gametimes and TV, plus results in real time.

Even though the United States men's basketball team has dominated play in the Olympics throughout the years, the 2024 tournament in the Paris Olympics looks to

05/08/2024

OLYMPICS BASKETBALL: Group play in complete in the 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball tournament, and now it's on to the quarterfinals. When does Team USA play? Here's the complete schedule, with gametimes and TV, plus results so far.

Even though the United States men's basketball team has dominated play in the Olympics throughout the years, the 2024 tournament in the Paris Olympics looks to

18/07/2024

MY TWO CENTS: Former Hoosier Miller Kopp has his first breakout game in the NBA Summer League, scoring 12 points on four made three. Kel'el Ware and Trayce Jackson-Davis were also in the news. Here's my last Indiana column live from Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS, NEV. — It was a fun Wednesday in the desert for several former Indiana basketball players. There was a Miller Kopp sighting, and he had his first big

15/07/2024

MY TWO CENTS: Former Hoosier Trayce Jackson-Davis was a pleasant surprise during his first season in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. He's back for more in Year 2 in a busy summer. My column, live from Las Vegas. Great to see him again.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — It's been a year and a few days now since Trayce Jackson-Davis' NBA career began. It all started with a not-so-innocent tweet — 'Y'all will r

14/07/2024

There are 16 teams that are back at it on Sunday at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Here's the gametime and TV info. Bookmark this one. Got all the results so far too.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — All 30 NBA teams have descended on Sin City for the 2024 NBA Summer League, with the goal of seeing how many of the league's newest young star

07/07/2024

ZELLER TO HAWKS: Former Indiana star Cody Zeller is on the move again. He's being signed and traded by the New Orleans Pelicans to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the huge Dejounte Murray deal. This will be the ''Big Handsome's'' 12th NBA season.

Cody Zeller is coming off a season where he appeared in 43 games for the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Indiana Hoosiers star finished the year with averages

20/05/2024

MY TWO CENTS: The Indiana Pacers picked the perfect time to have the best shooting night in NBA playoff history. They shot 67.1 percent in a 130-109 road victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals. My column praising the Pacers' run.

Rick Carlisle was right. And the Indiana Pacers' head coach has been around the NBA long enough to know he was speaking the truth.

16/04/2024

It’s a big day for basketball in the state of Indiana. Welcome, Caitlin Clark. You’re one of us now!

12/03/2024

MUST WATCH!!! My dude Trayce Jackson-Davis posterized San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama on a vicious one-handed dunk on Monday night. The former Indiana star also recorded a double-double in a win for Golden State.

Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis posterized San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama on a vicious one-handed dunk on Monday night. The former Indiana star also recorded a double-double in a win for Golden State.

01/03/2024

INDIANA SECTIONAL SCHEDULE: Sectional semifinals are taking place all over the state of Indiana on Friday night, with 256 teams still remaining across the four class. Here are all of the results so far, plus the complete schedule for the weekend at all 64 sectional sites.

Sectional semifinals are taking place all over the state of Indiana on Friday night, with 256 teams still remaining across the four class. Here are all of the results so far, plus the complete schedule for the weekend at all 64 sectional sites.

15/12/2023

BENNER REMEMBERS McGINNIS: Former Indianapolis sportswriter Bill Benner knew the great George McGinnis for more than 50 years. McGinnis, 73, passed away on Thursday, and I couldn't do a McGinnis column the proper justice, so I asked Benner to share his memories with us on our Sports Illustrated Indiana site. McGinnis, an Indianapolis legend, always stayed true to his hometown roots. Here are Bill's memories of a great man. Thank you, Bill, for your contribution.

Former Indianapolis sportswriter Bill Benner knew the great George McGinnis for more than 50 years. McGinnis, 73, passed away on Thursday, so we asked Benner to share his memories with us. McGinnis, an Indianapolis legend, was Indiana Mr. Basketball, set records in his one year at Indiana, and won A...

14/12/2023

GEORGE McGINNIS DIES: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of George McGinnis this morning. He was an Indiana basketball legend, in high school, with IU for a year and later with the Pacers. He was 73, and I feel bad I didn't get to know him better. Here is Jack's story.

George McGinnis had one of the best single seasons in Indiana program history before enjoying a Hall of Fame career in the ABA and NBA. Most recently, he was inducted into the Indiana Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.