MICHAEL MAROT
Indiana men's head coach Mike Woodson speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hoosiers embracing Woodson's more free-flowing offense

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — When new Indiana coach Mike Woodson arrived on campus

Purdue men's head coach Matt Painter speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 7 Boilermakers using NCAA Tourney loss as motivation

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
Purdue coach Matt Painter understands how the lessons from a surprisingly short

Purdue women's head coach Katie Gearlds speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
5 new coaches take stage as Big Ten readies for season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 06:35 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katie Gearlds, Micah Shrewsberry and Mike Woodson climbed

Indiana's Rob Phinisee speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten putting priority on mental health after tough season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State forward Malik Hall noticed the difference

Nebraska men's head coach Fred Hoiberg addresses the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
COVID-19 concerns prompt Stringer to skip Big Ten media day

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer gave

Michigan's Eli Brooks, left, and teammate Hunter Dickinson address the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Big Ten welcomes changes as new basketball era begins

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2021 03:03 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Big Ten basketball returned to Indianapolis on

Indiana's Trey Galloway, right, answers questions during the program's NCAA college basketball media day in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Rich Janzaruk/The Herald-Times via AP)
Woodson wants to lead Hoosiers basketball back to pinnacle

By Michael Marot Sep. 27, 2021 06:39 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis made up his mind about Mike

Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates as he walks off the court after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 86-70. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NCAA may consider single site for part of future tourneys

By Michael Marot Apr. 06, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA used the single-site concept for its marquee

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) walks on the court at the end of the championship game against Baylor in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gonzaga joins long list of unbeaten teams to fall in tourney

By Michael Marot Apr. 05, 2021 11:51 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga coach Mark Few tried to reflect on what his

FILE - Hinkle Fieldhouse is shown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Butler and Marquette in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo. Hinkle Fieldhouse is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indiana Snapshot: Plump still big hit at NCAA Tourney time

By Michael Marot Apr. 04, 2021 04:00 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One big shot turned Bobby Plump into an instant celebrity.

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) is fouled by UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) while driving to the basket during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Overtime buzzer-beater ends Bruins impressive tourney run

By Michael Marot Apr. 03, 2021 11:24 PM EDT
At halftime Saturday night, UCLA coach Mick Cronin challenged his team to keep

FILE - Hinkle Fieldhouse is shown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Butler and Marquette in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo. Hinkle Fieldhouse is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indiana snapshot: Single-class tourney still looms large

By Michael Marot Apr. 03, 2021 02:08 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Butcher and Bobby Plump grew up a generation apart and

Rutgers' Jacob Young (42) puts up a shot against Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis returning to help revive Hoosiers program

By Michael Marot Apr. 02, 2021 06:00 PM EDT
One week with coach Mike Woodson convinced Trayce Jackson-Davis he wanted to

FILE - Indiana's Kent Benson (54) takes a rebound away from Kentucky's Rick Robey (53) during an NCAA college basketball at a Mideast Regional championship game at the University of Dayton arena in Dayton, Ohio, in this March 22, 1975, file photo. Kentucky's Bob Guyette is at right. Minutes after losing 92-90 to archrival Kentucky in the Mideast Regional championship, the underclassmen vowed to come back the next season and go undefeated. They did. And 45 years later, the 1975-76 Hoosiers remain America's last perfect college basketball team. (AP Photo/Charles Knoblock, File)
The last perfect team: Recalling Indiana's 1976 title run

By Michael Marot Mar. 31, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers sat quietly inside their locker

Houston players celebrate their 67-61 win over Oregon State during an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Drews finally make Final Four run after nearly 2,000 games

By Michael Marot Mar. 31, 2021 02:50 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Homer Drew soaked in the celebration Monday night. He had

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang is fouled while catching a pass between Michigan guard Franz Wagner, left, and guard Eli Brooks, right, during the second half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten becomes big flop by getting shut out of Final 4

By Michael Marot Mar. 31, 2021 01:43 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten spent most of this season talking about being

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, file photo, then-New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson watches his team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, in New York. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Woodson presents rebuilding vision to get Hoosiers on track

By Michael Marot Mar. 29, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
Mike Woodson has a plan to revive Indiana basketball. He

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) drives between Creighton forward Christian Bishop, left, and Mitch Ballock (24)in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Unbeaten Zags keep rolling with 83-65 rout of Creighton

By Michael Marot Mar. 28, 2021 04:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard believes he still has room to

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, file photo, then-New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson watches his team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, in New York. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Hoosiers bring back former star player Woodson as coach

By Michael Marot Mar. 28, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Woodson won one Big Ten title and one NIT championship

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels, center, tries to pass from defensive pressure from Baylor guard Adam Flagler, left, and Baylor forward Flo Thamba, right, in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baylor defense too much for Villanova in flat 2nd half

By Michael Marot Mar. 27, 2021 09:15 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jay Wright kept finding ways to help fifth-seeded Villanova