6-Banner Sunday: Assembly Ball falls in third round of TBT
Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs are doing.
The much-hyped Assembly Ball squad made a run in the TBT but ultimately came up short in the third round. This was after a furious rally and several players being unavailable.
Besides this, former Hoosiers in the NBA, recruiting and schedule updates, and weekly shows. We will as usual conclude with a look at other IU teams led by a potential change to scholarship allotments in several sports.
Here is what’s in this week’s edition:
• Assembly Ball falls in the third round of TBT
• Hoosiers in the pros update
• Recruiting updates
• IU to host Marian for an exhibition
• Podcast on the Brink, Back Home Network shows
• Hoosier Roundup
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Banner #1 – Assembly Ball falls in the third round of TBT
While the IU basketball season is still months away, the competition for the Assembly Ball squad in the TBT wrapped up. While the former Hoosier players made a valiant effort, a lack of available bodies eventually did them in.
The squad did dominate their arch-rival Purdue alumni in the second round. However, the next game saw Indiana incredibly shorthanded. Despite a huge rally late, Eberlein Drive edged out IU 82-79 to end their tournament run short of a championship and the million-dollar prize.
Banner #2 – Hoosiers in the pros update
Former Hoosier Kel’el Ware concluded his strong play in the summer league. It was a rousing success as he was instrumental in leading the Heat to the championship in Las Vegas. Ware’s performance also earned him first-team All-Summer League honors.
Banner #3 – Recruiting updates
As is typical in the summer, a couple of updates involving recruiting occurred. This included top 2025 target Braylon Mullins having IU on the list of schools he is still considering.
Besides this, a few highlight videos were released of high school players the Hoosiers are seriously looking at. This included Jalen Haralson and Mikel Brown Jr. Finally, Inside the Hall released an updated recruiting board.
Banner #4 – IU to host Marian for an exhibition
The last unknown for the fall pre-conference schedule became official. It was announced this week that the Hoosiers will host head coach Pat Knight and Marian in an exhibition contest. Also, Inside the Hall started a series previewing Indiana’s opponents beginning with SIU Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink, Back Home Network shows
Inside the Hall’s Podcast on the Brink returned this week. On it, radio play-by-play voice Austin Render discussed the women’s team.
Also, The Back Home Network had a couple of new shows this week. This included Crimson Cast and Xs & Joes.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Roundup
• The NCAA will reportedly make changes to the scholarship limits in several sports.
• Isaiah Specks was promoted to the Director Of Player Development/Scouting for women’s basketball.
• Football participated in the Big Ten’s media day.
• The Paris Olympics are underway for several former Hoosiers.
• Volleyball will send a couple of its athletes to their sports media day.
• Cross country announced their fall schedule.
• Field hockey added an assistant coach.
• The entire women’s tennis squad received academic honors, while six of their players were named scholar-athletes.
• Men’s tennis received both team and individual academic honors.
Now go enjoy yourself a 6-banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) Shifron
Assembly Call Contributor
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