The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

In today's edition of Banner Morning:

• Armaan Franklin sets his IU official visit
• An IU target is celebrating a big birthday today
• Another scrimmage was posted ... and we dare to make a few observations
• A Big Ten coach underwent successful double bypass surgery on Monday

Remember to come hang out with us on Thursday nights at 9:00 ET on YouTube for the live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio, and then immediately following every IU game once the season begins.

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:

• Armaan Franklin sets his IU official visit
• An IU target is celebrating a big birthday today
• Another scrimmage was posted ... and we dare to make a few observations
• A Big Ten coach underwent successful double bypass surgery on Monday

Remember to come hang out with us on Thursday nights at 9:00 ET on YouTube for the live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio, and then immediately following every IU game once the season begins.

In today's inaugural edition of Banner Morning (a little experiment we're trying during this slow part of the offseason), Jerod Morris discusses the biggest story from the weekend: Trayce Jackson-Davis' announcement of his final six schools and fall visit plans.

Link to Corey Evans article that is referenced: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/five-star-trayce-jackson-davis-cuts-lists-schedules-visits

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In today's inaugural edition of Banner Morning (a little experiment we're trying during this slow part of the offseason), Jerod Morris discusses the biggest story from the weekend: Trayce Jackson-Davis' announcement of his final six schools and fall visit plans.

Link to Corey Evans article that is referenced: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/five-star-trayce-jackson-davis-cuts-lists-schedules-visits

This week on The Assembly Call, we continue our offseason player-by-player breakdown series by focusing on grad transfer Evan Fitzner and how the things he does well (and the things he doesn't) will fit on this year's IU roster.

On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.

In Segment One (00:27), Jerod discusses the big picture meaning of the IU Excellence Academy in his Banner Moment, followed by Andy and Coach give their opening thoughts. Then the guys discuss recruiting, including the new offers going out to 2020 and 2021 prospects, and what they mean for Indiana's potential pursuit of in-state prospects Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway.

In Segment Two (16:03), the guys dive into their discussion of Evan Fitzner. They dissect his strengths and weaknesses based on his advanced efficiency stats and possession-by-possession analysis from Synergy. They also talk about his role at Saint Mary's and why it may have changed after his freshman year.

In Segment Three (27:58), the conversation on Fitzner turns to how he fits with the players on IU's roster. What roster constructions will work best to accentuate his strengths and compensate for his weaknesses? Why are he and Al Durham a particularly strong fit in the same lineups? Jerod ends the segment by reminding us how good Max Bielfeldt's numbers were in 2016, and why it is probably be unfair to expect the same kind of impact from Fitzner.

Then in Segment Four (44:23), we only get to one question ... because it gets Coach going on an epic rant. Ben Malcomson from Hoosiers-United asks us what we would change about Hoosier Hysteria to encourage more fan engagement. Oh -- we have some ideas. :-)

All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

This week on The Assembly Call, we continue our offseason player-by-player breakdown series by focusing on grad transfer Evan Fitzner and how the things he does well (and the things he doesn't) will fit on this year's IU roster.

On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.

In Segment One (00:27), Jerod discusses the big picture meaning of the IU Excellence Academy in his Banner Moment, followed by Andy and Coach give their opening thoughts. Then the guys discuss recruiting, including the new offers going out to 2020 and 2021 prospects, and what they mean for Indiana's potential pursuit of in-state prospects Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway.

In Segment Two (16:03), the guys dive into their discussion of Evan Fitzner. They dissect his strengths and weaknesses based on his advanced efficiency stats and possession-by-possession analysis from Synergy. They also talk about his role at Saint Mary's and why it may have changed after his freshman year.

In Segment Three (27:58), the conversation on Fitzner turns to how he fits with the players on IU's roster. What roster constructions will work best to accentuate his strengths and compensate for his weaknesses? Why are he and Al Durham a particularly strong fit in the same lineups? Jerod ends the segment by reminding us how good Max Bielfeldt's numbers were in 2016, and why it is probably be unfair to expect the same kind of impact from Fitzner.

Then in Segment Four (44:23), we only get to one question ... because it gets Coach going on an epic rant. Ben Malcomson from Hoosiers-United asks us what we would change about Hoosier Hysteria to encourage more fan engagement. Oh -- we have some ideas. :-)

All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Assembly Call, we talk a lot about coaching — including the characteristics of a good coaching staff, and the challenges Archie Miller will face in his second season at IU.

On the mics this week: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Brian Tonsoni.

In Segment One (2:07), Jerod discusses why Juwan Morgan winning the offseason championship belt is so important in this week’s Hoosier Proud Banner Moment. Then we discuss the incredible max vertical numbers many IU players turned in at the end-of-summer testing session.

In Segment Two (17:09), Coach walks us through the characteristics of a good coaching staff, based on the article he wrote for Hoosiers United this week. We also highlight the unique strengths each member of Archie Miller’s staff brings to the table.

In Segment Three (31:58), we zero in on Archie and address the three biggest challenges he’ll face in his second season at IU — all of which are unique challenges that he hasn’t faced as a head coach before. What gives us confidence that he’ll be able to overcome these challenges?

Then in Segment Four (42:55), we take your questions.

• Valerie wants to know why the vlogs and other social media posts are so important
• Geoff asks about redshirting in college hoops, and which players on this year’s roster might benefit from one this year
• Josh wonders what Indiana will have to do to reclaim “blue blood” status nationwide
• Brian demands to know when the first 2019 commit will occur, and who it will be

All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Assembly Call, we talk a lot about coaching — including the characteristics of a good coaching staff, and the challenges Archie Miller will face in his second season at IU.

On the mics this week: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Brian Tonsoni.

In Segment One (2:07), Jerod discusses why Juwan Morgan winning the offseason championship belt is so important in this week’s Hoosier Proud Banner Moment. Then we discuss the incredible max vertical numbers many IU players turned in at the end-of-summer testing session.

In Segment Two (17:09), Coach walks us through the characteristics of a good coaching staff, based on the article he wrote for Hoosiers United this week. We also highlight the unique strengths each member of Archie Miller’s staff brings to the table.

In Segment Three (31:58), we zero in on Archie and address the three biggest challenges he’ll face in his second season at IU — all of which are unique challenges that he hasn’t faced as a head coach before. What gives us confidence that he’ll be able to overcome these challenges?

Then in Segment Four (42:55), we take your questions.

• Valerie wants to know why the vlogs and other social media posts are so important
• Geoff asks about redshirting in college hoops, and which players on this year’s roster might benefit from one this year
• Josh wonders what Indiana will have to do to reclaim “blue blood” status nationwide
• Brian demands to know when the first 2019 commit will occur, and who it will be

All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy cover a wide range of topics pulled from this week's headlines.

In Segment 1, Jerod analyzes the potential importance of (or reads WAY too much into) what we saw from Romeo Langford in Wednesday's practice video posted by the IU men's basketball Twitter account. Andy and Ryan then give their opening statements, and the guys close with a discussion of this year's Hoosier Hysteria -- and what to watch for as the date approaches.

In Segment 2 (14:31), it's time to talk recruiting.

DJ Carton made his announcement last week.

• What does it say about Chris Holtmann's early momentum at Ohio State?
• And what does it mean for IU's guard priorities in the Class of 2019?

Also, is it time to worry at all about Indiana's supposed "clear leader" status with Trayce Jackson-Davis? Probably not ... but some comments he made this week about North Carolina are worth considering.

In Segment 3 (30:37), we take a tour of Hoosiers in the NBA and update their status.

• What does the Kawhi trade mean for OG in Toronto?
• Is Dallas still a good fit for Yogi?
• Will Troy end up anywhere after being cut by the Knicks?
• How much better can Victor Oladipo get?

And in Segment 4 (44:35), we answer your questions. We had time for two this week:

• What two home games would we most want to see on this year's schedule?
• Hypothetically, if Romeo stayed four years, could he break Calbert Cheaney's scoring record? (You'll be SHOCKED at how Jerod and Andy answer this one ... )

All on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy cover a wide range of topics pulled from this week's headlines.

In Segment 1, Jerod analyzes the potential importance of (or reads WAY too much into) what we saw from Romeo Langford in Wednesday's practice video posted by the IU men's basketball Twitter account. Andy and Ryan then give their opening statements, and the guys close with a discussion of this year's Hoosier Hysteria -- and what to watch for as the date approaches.

In Segment 2 (14:31), it's time to talk recruiting.

DJ Carton made his announcement last week.

• What does it say about Chris Holtmann's early momentum at Ohio State?
• And what does it mean for IU's guard priorities in the Class of 2019?

Also, is it time to worry at all about Indiana's supposed "clear leader" status with Trayce Jackson-Davis? Probably not ... but some comments he made this week about North Carolina are worth considering.

In Segment 3 (30:37), we take a tour of Hoosiers in the NBA and update their status.

• What does the Kawhi trade mean for OG in Toronto?
• Is Dallas still a good fit for Yogi?
• Will Troy end up anywhere after being cut by the Knicks?
• How much better can Victor Oladipo get?

And in Segment 4 (44:35), we answer your questions. We had time for two this week:

• What two home games would we most want to see on this year's schedule?
• Hypothetically, if Romeo stayed four years, could he break Calbert Cheaney's scoring record? (You'll be SHOCKED at how Jerod and Andy answer this one ... )

All on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.