IUBB vs Alabama A&M - Wednesday, 11.05.25 @ 8:00 on BTN

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

No surprises.  DDV was encouraging about Dorn's availability but didn't say for certain he'd play.

[HoosierHoopster]

^^ Hope Dorn gets some minutes in as we open up the lead. A good chance for him to start working his way back into game timing and conditioning. 

[FloridaHoosierGirl]

I am so out of touch with this whole new team.  Hoping that they do good things and we have a great season.  This new world where they teams change dramatically every year is gonna take some getting used to, but ready for INDIANA BASKETBALL!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Cody Zeller very active on X tonight.

Indiana basketball is back!  We are all still getting used to this new world of NIL, transfer portal, 5+ years of college eligibility….BUT I think Hoosier fans are going to like the new roster and playing style.  We’ll play fast, shoot a lot of 3s, and hopefully a bunch of wins!

Trent Sisley #11   Indiana kid!  And a future fan favorite! Trent has great size for a small forward. He will make an open 3, finish around the rim, dive on the floor, and play with toughness. Expect him to fill the stat sheet and the team will play well when he’s on the court!

Tucker DeVries #12   Coach’s son and our best player.  Tucker has experience, great basketball IQ, and a knock down 3 point shooter.  Expect him to be a calming presence in big games, shooting/making shots in clutch situations, and he’ll lead our team throughout the season.

Reed Bailey #1   Reed and his size will be important for our group!  He has good mobility and handles it well for a center.  High motor! Expect to see him initiating the offense from the top of the key with dribble hand offs or attacking his defender with a drive and spin.

Lamar Wilkerson #3 SHOOTER!!!! Last season Wilkerson averaged 21 PPG on 45% from 3.  He’ll shoot from deep, in transition, and has a quick trigger!  Expect him to have some big games and put up a lot of points.  He is what the Hoosiers have been missing in previous years!

Tayton Conerway #6 Conerway will run the show for our offense.  He plays with confidence, handles well in the pick and roll, and he’s crafty passing and finishing around the rim.  He can really score, but he’ll help our shooters with his downhill drives and passing ability.

Conor Enright #5 Toughness! Conor is a senior with a lot of experience including 3 years with Coach DeVries at Drake. Good passer! He’ll play hard every night with energy and purpose.

 

 

[reconmkd]

Man, can’t believe I am missing out on being in the Hall on opening night. Between catching the flu, being an unpaid federal employee, and my wife in the hospital since Monday, I guess I can take comfort that I can watch with her at home tonight. Go Hoosiers!

PS: until the Gov opens back up, I will have tickets to several games available. PM me if interested.

[Dave from Dayton]

7 minutes ago, reconmkd said:

Man, can’t believe I am missing out on being in the Hall on opening night. Between catching the flu, being an unpaid federal employee, and my wife in the hospital since Monday, I guess I can take comfort that I can watch with her at home tonight. Go Hoosiers!

PS: until the Gov opens back up, I will have tickets to several games available. PM me if interested.

Aww man...  Wishes for the best with health and circumstances....and less important although I am nuts about IU basketball...sports doesn't mean much without health, and wellbeing.  Good luck, bro.

[OliviaPope40]

25 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Cody Zeller very active on X tonight.

Indiana basketball is back!  We are all still getting used to this new world of NIL, transfer portal, 5+ years of college eligibility….BUT I think Hoosier fans are going to like the new roster and playing style.  We’ll play fast, shoot a lot of 3s, and hopefully a bunch of wins!

Trent Sisley #11   Indiana kid!  And a future fan favorite! Trent has great size for a small forward. He will make an open 3, finish around the rim, dive on the floor, and play with toughness. Expect him to fill the stat sheet and the team will play well when he’s on the court!

Tucker DeVries #12   Coach’s son and our best player.  Tucker has experience, great basketball IQ, and a knock down 3 point shooter.  Expect him to be a calming presence in big games, shooting/making shots in clutch situations, and he’ll lead our team throughout the season.

Reed Bailey #1   Reed and his size will be important for our group!  He has good mobility and handles it well for a center.  High motor! Expect to see him initiating the offense from the top of the key with dribble hand offs or attacking his defender with a drive and spin.

Lamar Wilkerson #3 SHOOTER!!!! Last season Wilkerson averaged 21 PPG on 45% from 3.  He’ll shoot from deep, in transition, and has a quick trigger!  Expect him to have some big games and put up a lot of points.  He is what the Hoosiers have been missing in previous years!

Tayton Conerway #6 Conerway will run the show for our offense.  He plays with confidence, handles well in the pick and roll, and he’s crafty passing and finishing around the rim.  He can really score, but he’ll help our shooters with his downhill drives and passing ability.

Conor Enright #5 Toughness! Conor is a senior with a lot of experience including 3 years with Coach DeVries at Drake. Good passer! He’ll play hard every night with energy and purpose.

 

 

[Brill]

New to posting. What's wrong with the guys who are out for tonight's game?

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[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, Brill said:

New to posting. What's wrong with the guys who are out for tonight's game?

Sent from my SM-S906U using BtownBanners mobile app
 

Welcome to our posting world! IU doesn’t disclose, but…..

Dorn foot surgery X 2

Harris: ankle I think 

Drake?

Ristic: ankle I think

Rayford? Hasn’t had a healthy day in his two years at IU or the year before that.

[Stuhoo]

8 minutes ago, OliviaPope40 said:

Are you mad at Cody for marrying that lovely girl?

I understand - he should have first gotten to know you better.

[RoadRage]

9 minutes ago, Brill said:

New to posting. What's wrong with the guys who are out for tonight's game?

Sent from my SM-S906U using BtownBanners mobile app
 

Welcome to the forum!

Current injury report for Indiana men's basketball 

 

• Jason Drake: 

  Out with a lower-body injury that has kept him sidelined for most of the offseason. 

   

• Aleksa Ristic: 

  Recovering from a right leg injury sustained in a September practice. 

   

• Nick Dorn: 

  Dealing with a foot injury, but there is hope he will be cleared to play this week and could be questionable for the season opener. 

• Josh Harris: 

  Sidelined with an ankle/foot injury and is expected to be out for an extended period. 

   

  I'm hearing Dorn may be able to go tonight!

[LIHoosier]

1st case of 'How the hell does the game before still have 8 minutes left?!?

[Dave from Dayton]

This is a treat.  To anticipate a new season of improved IU basketball.

Really want to express my thanks to all the people involved in Btown Banners and the fans.

Now back to my regular schedule of celebrating.

Go IU!!  

[tyappleg]

Dorn is out.

[TheWatShot]

3 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

1st case of 'How the hell does the game before still have 8 minutes left?!?

Textbook early season refs: calling every single foul and reviewing every close play. 

[tyappleg]

1 minute ago, TheWatShot said:

Textbook early season refs: calling every single foul and reviewing every close play. 

I am once again (for the 20th season in a row)... asking networks to schedule 2 hours and 30 minutes between games.

[Jeff Flabjohns]

This Ruger game is going to go til 830. 

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, Jeff Flabjohns said:

This Ruger game is going to go til 830. 

F-ing Ruggers

[RoadRage]

2 minutes ago, Jeff Flabjohns said:

This Ruger game is going to go til 830. 

It's a real nail biter too!

[Stuhoo]

I’m thinking they miiiight start us on BTN+?