Lander was way too far off of him to close out. In the Big 10, that inconsistency in the first half is the difference between winning and losing. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. #1. Hunter was averaging 5.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 38.1 percent from three on the season. Hopefully, he learns that his decisions have an impact upon others, and when he comes back he’s ready to be in the right place defensively at the right time. I don’t think right now he can help us until he shows me that. 4 … There was … We know the Big 10 is the best basketball conference top to bottom in the country. Join Today. I want to see him after a couple of 20-30 minute games. "He does everything, but he is not going to take the floor again until the coach feels he is in the right frame of mine to number one lead himself in the right way and number two has the bigger picture in mind in terms of protecting our team at all times. Not so much! After going from probable to doubtful, Hunter has been ruled out as … • Talk about it inside The Hoops Forum or The Football Forum. Hunter (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. 4 Virginia in rout of Hokies, 81-59 De'Andre Hunter scored 21 points and Ty Jerome had 14 and a career-high 12 assists as No. Preview. He just needs to relax & not worry about getting pulled. 7 Iowa on Sunday. I especially like the way that you and Dakitch criticize Miller for his lack of coaching leadership while he is in the midst of applying some leadership toward Jerome Hunter. On a night when they were needed, Jerome Hunter and Rob Phinisee play like cornerstones February 18, 2021 Dustin Dopirak IUBB 2 In the final minute of a game Indiana absolutely had to have on Wednesday night, Rob Phinisee and Jerome Hunter did what veterans are supposed to do. "There is nothing to really talk about with Jerome. In high school, Hunter was always approaching Bates, wanting to … McConnell triple-double leads Pacers. The sophomore was not available for Saturday's loss to Michigan due to a bone bruise on his right foot. Miller doesn’t need to put his players on blast with the media after every loss, but cushioning them with a hollow compliment after a loss at Assembly Hall is not Indiana-like. Nightline. As of now, it remains unclear when Hunter will return to the lineup, but his loss is a big hit to Indiana's depth, especially in the frontcourt, and with his ability to stretch the floor. IU may keep Archie for 2022! The answer for IU winning is right here, and none of you experts really realize it. Fire him now. You are speculating, and that is all. Something closer to the “old Jerome” in Year 3, but not quite, as he works back from the first physical issue of his career. GM Donnie Walsh deserves rafters; UK cheerleaders go bonkers. It’s just silly banter from a coach who appears more interested in being positive with players than holding them publicly accountable. Just playing games more consistently in February and March could help the Illini regain their early-season form. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Miller didn't provide any details about Hunter… World News Tonight. Colts holes can – and will – be filled! Indiana was not attentive to detail in the first half at a level that punished Illinois for laying back on defense. Indiana’s Jerome Hunter (21) is congratulated by Joey Galloway (32) after his made 3-pointer against Minnesota Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Jerome Hunter showing versatility with inside hook. Recap. This isn’t about the realities of a $10.5M buyout – it’s about the possibility of a quality basketball product returning to Assembly Hall. Indiana Head Coach Archie Miller. “There is nothing to really talk about with Jerome. If IU fans, alums, and administrators are not down when Indiana is 9-8, there is a different set of problems that need to be addressed. 4 Virginia off to just the start it needed by making a few deep 3-pointers. Lane violations, missed defensive assignments, silly passes, missed free throws, and business decisions on defense all lead to a final possession for the game that Indiana cannot convert. Screw some things up in the first half of a high school game, and clean it up over the last four minutes to rescue your team. What does that tell you? 12 Illinois, it was announced that sophomore forward Jerome Hunter would not play due to a 'coach's decision'. For all four of his seasons as Tom Crean’s replacement, Miller has provided mediocrity spiced with occasional upset wins. I didn’t see the first half as the reason we lost. The 6-foot-7 forward had been playing some of his best basketball in his Indiana career of late, averaging 7.6 points in 20.6 minutes per game over his last five games, going 7-of-16 from three. Required fields are marked *, Check here to Subscribe to notifications for new posts. Very hard-fought game and Illinois is a very good team. Jerome Hunter not yet cleared to play, is "progressing". Jerome was a coach’s decision and it’ll continue to be a coach’s decision as we continue to go through the next 33 days that we have left in the regular season. Prior to the game IU released a statement indicating that Hunter was not playing due to a “coach’s decision.” Head coach Archie Miller expanded on the situation after the Hoosiers’ 75-71 overtime loss to the Illini. Miller didn't provide any details about Hunter… With just over 13 minutes remaining in the game, junior forward Jerome Hunter set a screen for freshman guard Khristian Lander at the top of the key. But Archie Miller at IU? Inside Indiana Sports NOW! Pacers lose 1st half finale. ... Indiana sophomore guard Jerome Hunter did not … At 9-8, IU is in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight year (it’s likely IU would have been invited last year, but there was no guarantee). Looking at the stats, IU missed 11 foul shots. IU head coach Archie Miller provided an update on Hunter after the game. Now, was he coached to stay in true helpside D (against Cockburn!) Hunter, who did not play in Indiana’s previous two games due to a coach’s decision, finished with seven points. Durham and Phinisee both played 48 minutes. Hunter scored 21 points, Kyle Guy scored 15 and Jerome had 14 points and a career-high 12 assists as the Cavaliers started fast and routed the Hokies 81-59 on Tuesday night. He’s always been able to progress, though, because he cares. It tells me Archie doens’t fix anything, why don’t u go look at the free throw stats his entire 4 years, how about his 3 point shooting stats his entire 4 years. We need Jerome Hunter to be a lot better. Kent, you really don’t know what is going on here. The sophomore was not available for Saturday's loss to Michigan due to a bone bruise on his right foot. He can make the three better then some of our other guards. Kent, I seriously hope that our IU Nation is not depending on your insight regarding the future path for our basketball team. I think it was in the span of the late second half when Frazier took them from six down to two up on three possessions. Dec 23, 2020. The same story applies to Trayce. Start 2nd Half: HALFTIME: IU finishes the half on a 28-2 run to lead 48-19 going into the break. Hunter popped off the screen and spotted up from beyond the arc, Lander passed it back to … In addition to the team's injuries, Indiana was also without redshirt sophomore Jerome Hunter tonight because of a coach's decision. Hunter (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. I’m not close to buying that athletic director Scott Dolson should make a change from Miller unless the exact right person is available. Me not playing my first year, I mean, I think that kind of set me back, but this year there’s no problems with me. Indiana won the rebounding battle and, for a … OH yea I know it’s the players fault, blah blah blah blah. He practices every day. We’re not tough enough to finish games off. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. or did he just lack the awareness in the moment. Yes, it’s a challenge to win in the Big 10, so either find players capable of matching Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin’s toughness or go to a less-rigorous league. He has a chance to earn his way back onto the floor. Your account has an invalid email address. Colts Ballard will run Colts as long as he likes! Indiana Basketball – Should Archie Miller be fired? 8 Iowa, the 6-foot-7 Hunter was back and made a big impact in IU’s 79-76 double-overtime win Wednesday at Northwestern. He lifts weights," Miller added. In my opinion, they are the primary reason we are 5-3 and not 7-1. I’m healthy.” Hunter sat out the entire 2018-19 season with a leg condition and contributed off the bench last season as a redshirt freshman, averaging 3.8 points and 2.1 rebounds. Please update it here. Hunter wound up with 12 points and seven rebounds, including some baskets down the stretch in an eventual 80-73 double-overtime loss to the Badgers. … The tough plays that you gotta make to win. When is the last time that you coached a Big Ten team, and what was your record? “Jerome,” senior guard Al Durham said, “showed you guys a glimpse of what he can do.”. Indiana sophomore guard Jerome Hunter did not suit up. 9 Virginia Tech. You have to able to make a couple plays, whether it is a loose ball, made free throws, or whatever it may be. That is it for that. He practices every day. Jan 9, 2021. Field Goals. Feb. 2, 2021. After warming up in uniform and not playing Sunday against No. Archie Miller‘s seat is not nearly as hot as many might believe. We could have used him tonight," Miller said. Hunter, Jerome lead No. Hunter made back-to-back 3-pointers off assists … Franklin and Durham combined to score 16 of Indiana’s 20 first-half points. I tend to get caught up in discipline and accountability for student-athletes who run afoul of behavioral expectations, but judging from Miller’s language in his comments about Hunter – specifically the phrase “protecting our team at all times” – I surmise this penalty was prompted by a violation of COVID-19 protocols. The problem is not necessarily finishing things off but eliminating the mental lapses early on that put the team in a precarious position toward the ends of games. Indiana will need its bench to play well again, particularly in the likely absence of wing Jerome Hunter. We could have used him tonight," Miller said, explaining Hunter still can play his way back into the rotation. We have to grow out of that because I think we can play anybody but we are having a hard time finishing things off. I believe IU might be on the precipice of jumping a level. Armaan Franklin and Al Durham hit big threes, and Jerome Hunter played with attitude in racking up a career-high 16 points. It was my decision and it will be to be determined when he plays again.". We could have used him tonight. Inside Indiana Sports NOW! I saw Race Thompson missing 1-1 and 2-1 opportunities in the first half, and the look in his eyes was “no big deal”. While that is a big deal, it does not rise to the level of a “pack your bags” violation. Indiana men's basketball forward Jerome Hunter missed Tuesday night’s overtime loss to No. Jerome Hunter announced his Mr. Basketball candidacy by pouring in a career-high 46 points — 27 from the fourth quarter on — as Pickerington … I enjoy watching Miller’s press conferences after a loss as a form of self-flagellation. play. After going from probable to doubtful, Hunter has been ruled out as … On Jerome Hunter not dressing: “There is nothing to really talk about with Jerome. The list of #NJDevils players on the COVID list is a long one, 10 players total: Mackenzie Blackwood, Connor Carrick, Aaron Dell, Andreas Johansson, Janne … ... We could have used him tonight,” Miller said, explaining Hunter still can play his way back into the rotation. He does everything, but he is not going to take the floor again until the coach feels he is in the right frame of mind to number one lead himself in the right way and number two has the bigger picture in mind in terms of protecting our team at all times.”, “Jerome is a good kid. Two out of five showing up every possession is not enough for Indiana. Ahead of Indiana's game on Tuesday night against No. Indiana men's basketball forward Jerome Hunter missed Tuesday night’s overtime loss to No. Your email address will not be published. That opened things up for De'Andre Hunter and quickly shut things off for No. “He’s a good kid, he’s a good player. That’s why we have so many heartbreakers.”, “I think our team is getting better. Jerome was a coach’s decision and it’ll continue to be a coach’s decision as we continue to go through the next 33 days that we have left in the regular season.". CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Ty Jerome got No. … Miller said that was his decision. © 2021 Verizon Media. Sounds like he spent time in very close proximity with a person or group of people who are not affiliated with the basketball team. Toughness should be a given at any program because it is one of the few things in basketball that can be controlled. It clearly swung the game from 64-58 to 64-66. — Jerome Hunter missed Indiana's game against Illinois Tuesday night due to "coach's decision," per a release from the program before the game. The “I think our team is getting better” nonsense from Miller needs to stop. He showed flashes of the player he could be last season and had turned into a critical part of Indiana's rotation throughout this season. If Franklin is out for a week or so, we need Hunter. Ahead of Indiana's game on Tuesday night against No. Here was Miller last night discussing his team’s toughness – or lack thereof: “Our guys competed. The Gophers sit on the bubble, not far from IU (12-9, 7-7), and while Trayce Jackson-Davis led all players with 20 points and 10 rebounds — his fourth double-double in five games — Hunter was rightly the talk of the team postgame. Jan 9, 2021. There was … MILLER: It was a frustrating outcome for us. "He has a chance to earn his way back onto the floor. We could have used him tonight,” Miller said, explaining Hunter still can play his way back into the rotation. Indiana Basketball – Between the lines of Archie Miller’s comments about Illinois loss, toughness, & Jerome Hunter. 12 Illinois, it was announced that sophomore forward Jerome Hunter would not play due to a 'coach's decision'. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 10 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana (11-8, 6-6 Big Ten). New coach will have a nice group of players to work with, heck they might even practice free throws, and maybe that long distance shot that yields 3 points. Indiana redshirt sophomore Jerome Hunter was with the team on the bench on Tuesday night against Illinois but not uniform. It is hard in this league when you not only have to play well but you have to be super tough at the right times. Colts can pillage rosters of teams over cap; IU Basketball – cone of silence on Archie until after game! Illinois was good enough to overcome an indifferent first half with withering defense in the second. "He's a good kid, he's a good player. The Hoosiers have relied on their freshmen to provide a spark in recent games, but tonight it was the veterans that made the difference: Al Durham, Jerome Hunter and … Not why we play these games, folks. No more years for the little midget Archie. He should also shelve the talk about how tough the Big 10 is. Colts – Is Andrew Luck coming back? "There is nothing to really talk about with Jerome. Jerome Hunter scored a career-high 16 points, including several key baskets in the second half. "When when he's focused and concentrating he can help us, and right now I don't think he can help us." Indiana sophomore guard Jerome Hunter did not suit up. Indiana is 9-8. He is a good player. It’s unbecoming of the coach at Indiana to talk about how hard it is to be “super tough at the right times.”  It’s Miller’s job to recruit and inspire toughness. "The bottom line is, when he is right, and concentrated on what he is supposed to do he can help us. Throughout a season where Indiana has been so close, so many times, but not quite there, Jerome Hunter has flashed his share of promise. Cockburn's dunk pads Illinois' OT lead (0:29) ... Indiana sophomore guard Jerome Hunter did not suit up. Colts Carson Wentz – a deeper look; Indiana Basketball – how to upgrade from Archie if Dolson pulls trigger. Indiana sits at 9-8 (4-6) on the season and has a matchup with No. Indiana coach Archie Miller said some interesting things last night after Indiana lost in overtime to Illinois. The roster is going to get older, losing very little depth. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. They stepped up and made some winning plays. Get a 60-Day FREE trial to TheHoosier.com with promo code IU60. Keep in mind, these numbers are for both players COMBINED. Your email address will not be published. having/leaving him in there instead of Phinisee (both had 4 fouls); or b) not adjusting him by the third possession. Miller said that was his decision. 8 Wisconsin. Durham added 15 points and Phinisee added 10 points and 6 assists, whie forward Jerome Hunter chipped in with 12 points off the bench. He knows what’s on the line, but appears not to be willing to do what is necessary to motivate a consistent effort from the Hoosiers. Postgame Quotes. IU head coach Archie Miller provided an update on Hunter after the game. He lifts weights. A lack of consistency can be overcome by excellent players at the high school level, which every Big 10 player was. I really think that some of your thoughts don’t make good sense. There are two Indiana players who got after it for 40 minutes last night. Hunter had appeared in all 16 games this season and was fully healthy following a leg condition that caused him to miss his entire freshman season. 19:51: Trayce Jackson Davis converts and-one on designed play to open the half. Hunter scored 16 points in 20 minutes on the floor, going two for two from behind the 3 … Armaan Franklin and Race Thompson were tough and grinded hard throughout the game. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Somewhat shaky and uncomfortable in Year 2. Indiana sophomore guard Jerome Hunter did not suit up. Harrowing yet humbling, Jerome Hunter’s journey is far from over. Next year, this will be Miller’s team lock, stock, and barrel. I don’t think right now he can help us until he shows me that.". 20/20. You have to check out this list! "That is, it for that. "Jerome is a good kid. The good thing is we have another opportunity on Sunday against a great team.”. Race Thompson had a nice game, but he alone missed enough free throws to win the game for us. His position is secure through next season unless something drastic happens. He has a chance to earn his way back onto the floor. If you are a fan of painfully reliving losses, here are some of Miller’s comments, followed by my explanation of what they mean. UP NEXT – Sophomore forward Jerome Hunter and freshman guard Anthony Leal both were catalysts off the bench for Indiana on Thursday night against No. This Week ... Jerome Hunter put Indiana ahead 75-71 with 16.2 seconds left in the second overtime on a step-back 3-pointer. The little things…Watching Joey with Jerome…Watching Archie take his hand and place it atop the head of a struggling Rob Phinisee as they walk off the court. Jerome was a coach’s decision and it’ll continue to be a coach’s decision as we continue to go through the next 33 days that we have left in the regular season. Full update on where things stand with him. All rights reserved. Opening Statement. In either case, it’s on the coaches for a.) Indiana Hoosiers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Live Score and Stats - January 21, 2021 Gametracker - CBSSports.com. Play By Play. Louisville Basketball should either accept penalty or leave NCAA, SNBS – Colts position group rankings led by LBs – DBs have most to prove, SNBS – Khristian Lander coming to IU NOW! He is a good player. If it sounds like I’m down on Miller, of course I am. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hunter, who has been a DNP-coach's decision … - Life is easier when shots are falling. Regarding the game last night, IU lost by 4 points in overtime. If there is a place where discipline is required, it is with foul shooting. In addition to the team's injuries, Indiana was also without redshirt sophomore Jerome Hunter tonight because of a coach's decision. If there is not marked improvement in results, a different conversation will need to take place. Every NBA player in the league, sortable by conference and position, and organized alphabetically for optimal searching. 8:29 p.m. — Jerome Hunter will not suit up tonight against Illinois due to coach's decision, per a release from the program. The bottom line is, when he is right and concentrated on what he is supposed to do, he can help us. Box Score. Jerome Hunter announced his Mr. Basketball candidacy by pouring in a career-high 46 points — 27 from the fourth quarter on — as Pickerington … He practices every day. Indiana redshirt freshman forward Jerome Hunter is not yet cleared to play but is "progressing." Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Go VIP - One Month for Only $1. One Month for Only $1. Indiana fell … That's an immutable fact of basketball, and life was a lot easier for the Hoosiers in the second half of their 82-72 win over Minnesota Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall than it has been at other times this year. Throughout a season where Indiana has been so close, so many times, but not quite there, Jerome Hunter has flashed his share of promise. Miller said that was his decision. It was my decision and it will be to be determined when he plays again.”. He lifts weights. We’re not tough enough in little plays. Special Offer. Over the last 6 games (excludes Stanford since Al did not play) including tonight’s loss vs NW, this is the production we have received from our two starting guards.
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