Best Brian Tonsoni Podcasts (2025)

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[1079] Offseason Update as Roster Nears Completion 1:29:12

20d ago1:29:12

1:29:12

This edition of The Assembly Call dives into Indiana's complete roster overhaul and what fans might expect heading into the 2025-26 season. After inconsistent results under previous regimes, Indiana basketball is embracing a paradigm shift toward a more modern, movement-oriented system. The conversation highlights DeVries' business-like approach to…

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[1078] Emergency Pod: Lamar Wilkerson Commits to IU 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

It's an episode of The Assembly Call ... without anyone from The Assembly Call! But when an emergency pod was called for, and no AC members were available, the other members of the Back Home Network came together to fill in. So join Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast and Bob & Mike from Xs and Joes as they discuss the exciting Lamar Wilkerson commitmen…

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[1077] Offseason Update, Newcomer Scouting Reports, and Tourney Talk 1:48:19

2M ago1:48:19

1:48:19

Indiana basketball is in a transition phase as coach Darren DeVries begins building his staff and roster, with the hosts urging fans to remain patient during the transfer portal process. In this episode, Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Jerod Morris discuss the early additions of Connor Enright (DePaul) and Reed Bailey (Davidson), examine Tony Adr…

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[1076] A Look Ahead to the DeVries Era (Plus: A Look Back and Tourney Talk) 2:14:40

2M ago2:14:40

2:14:40

This episode of The Assembly Call dives deep into IU's new basketball coach, Darian DeVries, analyzing his coaching philosophy and what fans can expect from this fresh start. We discuss the current roster changes with players entering the transfer portal and DeVries' approach to building his team. Throughout the conversation, we examine his coachin…

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Emergency Pod: Darian DeVries is Indiana's New Coach 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

Indiana basketball ushers in a new era as Darian DeVries takes the helm, bringing proven program-building success and a modern basketball philosophy to Bloomington. The 49-year-old coach comes from West Virginia after orchestrating an impressive single-season turnaround and establishing a winning tradition during his six years at Drake. In this eme…

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IU-Oregon BTT Postgame Show 1:30:28

3M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Indiana's Big Ten Tournament hopes ended abruptly with a 72-59 loss to Oregon in a rematch that featured all-too-familiar offensive struggles for the Hoosiers. Despite a promising start, IU couldn't sustain their early momentum, making selection Sunday a more nerve-wracking experience than it should have been. Among the topics discussed: A disastro…

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show 1:08:38

3M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Indiana beats Ohio State to secure crucial win on Senior Night and keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a 66-60 victory. The Hoosiers overcame a 10-point second-half deficit behind clutch three-point shooting from Trey Galloway and the relentless defensive energy of Anthony Leal to finish the regular season at .500 in Big Ten play. Among the topi…

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Bracket U: The tough decisons 33:21

3M ago33:21

33:21

Brian Tonsoni and Josh Reynolds discuss the most difficult decisions ahead in bracketology

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IU-Oregon Postgame Show 1:20:01

3M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Indiana surrendered a late lead at Oregon, falling 73-64 after being outscored 10-0 in the final 1:30 when execution once again faltered at the worst possible time. The Hoosiers competed well on the road against a surging Ducks team but couldn't overcome a massive free throw disparity (19-21 for Oregon vs 3-7 for IU) and 23 Oregon second-chance poi…

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IU-Washington Postgame Show 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Indiana kept its late-season momentum rolling with a commanding 78-62 road victory over Washington, marking the Hoosiers' fourth win in their last five games and pushing their record to 18-11 (9-9 in Big Ten play). IU controlled the game almost from the opening tip, building a double-digit first-half lead and responding decisively whenever Washingt…

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Bracket U: The season is quickly wrapping up 43:25

3M ago43:25

43:25

Brian Tonsoni, Josh Reynolds and Kaleb Hosier go through seeds 1-11 tonight sharing some thoughts on where teams fall

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show 1:03:22

3M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Indiana continued its late-season resurgence with an 83-78 victory over Penn State, marking their third win in four games and improving to 17-11 (8-9 in Big Ten play). Despite playing without Malik Reneau (out with the flu), the Hoosiers delivered an offensive masterclass with 24 assists on 29 made field goals and shot a blistering 10-for-15 from b…

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Bracket U: The Marquette Fan Experiene 49:45

3M ago49:45

49:45

Alan Bykowski joins us to discuss Marquette Basketball

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

In a raucous Assembly Hall, Indiana delivered a stunning performance to defeat rival Purdue 73-58, highlighted by a dominant second-half surge that saw the Hoosiers outscore the Boilermakers 48-21 after intermission. Despite trailing by 12 at halftime, IU unleashed a devastating 28-3 run early in the second period behind suffocating defense and eff…

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Bracket U: The resumes are solidifying 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Brian Tonsoni and Josh Reynolds discuss how the brackets may have changed since the NCAA reveal last Saturday

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IU-UCLA Postgame Show 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Indiana's inconsistent season continued with a hard-fought but ultimately disappointing 72-68 home loss to UCLA. Despite a spirited second-half comeback attempt led by Luke Goode's hot shooting, the Hoosiers couldn't quite overcome their early struggles against UCLA's stifling defense. The loss dropped Indiana to 15-11 (6-9 Big Ten) and marked thei…

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Bracket U: The Reveal 43:30

3M ago43:30

43:30

Brian Tonsoni and Steve Painter discuss the upcoming NCAA top 16 reveal on Saturday. What lessons are we looking to learn and what we believe might happen

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IU-Michigan State Postgame Show 1:40:57

4M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Indiana delivered a stunning upset in East Lansing, defeating Michigan State 71-67 to delay Tom Izzo's bid to break Bob Knight's all-time Big Ten wins record. The Hoosiers showed impressive resilience and toughness, particularly in the second half behind Malik Reneau's 16 points after intermission. The win ended a difficult stretch for the program …

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Bracket U: The Metrics 35:22

4M ago35:22

35:22

Brian Tonsoni and Steve Painter discuss the use of metrics in selecting teams for the NCAA tournament

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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Indiana's troubling downward spiral hit a new low as the Hoosiers were blitzed early, falling behind 26-4 in the opening minutes en route to a 76-64 loss at Wisconsin. The final 12-point margin masked what was effectively a 20-point defeat, as Indiana only made it close with late points against Wisconsin's reserves. While freshman Bryson Tucker pro…

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show 1:51:10

4M ago1:51:10

1:51:10

Indiana put together one of its better performances of the season but ultimately came up short in an 81-76 loss at #10 Purdue. The Hoosiers led by as many as seven points in the first half and showed tremendous resilience in the second half, responding to a Purdue run with a 12-0 spurt of their own to retake the lead. However, the Boilermakers made…

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Bracket U: Seed line decisions 37:10

4M ago37:10

37:10

Briant Tonsoni and Steve Painter discuss the cut line decisions between each seed lines. We also share thoughts on the Mountain West and Missouri Valley in this episode

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show 1:20:49

4M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Indiana let a late lead slip away in the final minute as Maryland escaped Assembly Hall with a 79-78 victory, dealing a crushing blow to IU's NCAA tournament hopes. The Hoosiers built a four-point lead in the closing minutes behind huge plays from Anthony Leal and Myles Rice, but defensive breakdowns and poor late-game execution proved costly. Afte…

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Bracket U: The Bubble 34:43

4M ago34:43

34:43

Brian Tonsoni and Steve Painter discuss the top seed line, the 16 teams on our bubble and a few other bracket items in this episode

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IU-Northwestern Postgame Show 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Indiana continued its frustrating pattern of inconsistency on Tuesday night, falling 79-70 at Northwestern for their fifth straight loss to the Wildcats. After building a six-point halftime lead with an 18-2 run to close the first half, IU's defense completely fell apart after intermission as Northwestern scored 54 second-half points on a blisterin…

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show 1:22:03

4M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Join us immediately following Indiana's Friday night game at Ohio State where the Hoosiers won a 77-76 thriller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bracket U: Jan 16th seed discusion 40:50

4M ago40:50

40:50

Brian Tonsoni and Steve Painter discuss key decisions in this weeks seed list and Bracket

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show 1:53:44

4M ago1:53:44

1:53:44

Illinois thoroughly dominated Indiana in a 94-69 rout at Assembly Hall that represented one of the program's most discouraging performances in recent memory. The Hoosiers fell behind by 30 in the first half and never mounted a serious challenge, dropping their second straight game by 25+ points. Defense and effort were major issues from the opening…

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IU-Iowa Postgame Show 1:13:20

5M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Indiana suffered another embarrassing road defeat, falling apart in the second half as Iowa handed the Hoosiers their second blowout loss in Big Ten play. After briefly showing signs of life with a first-half run to take a 28-25 lead, Indiana surrendered an 18-5 run to close the half and then was outscored 14-5 to open the second period. From there…

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Bracket U: The Brackets are taking shape 49:43

5M ago49:43

49:43

Coach Tonsoni and Grant Shouse discuss the state of college basketball and early bracket seeing on this first episode of Bracket U in 2025

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IU-USC Postgame Show 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Indiana continued its strong play of late, using a dominant second half and balanced scoring attack to secure its fourth Big Ten win and fifth straight victory overall. After a sluggish start, the Hoosiers found their rhythm behind outstanding performances from Myles Rice (19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists) and another efficient outing from Oumar Ba…

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show 1:10:54

5M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Indiana secured its first Quad 1 win of the season, using an impressive 12-0 run to start the second half and strong performances from Oumar Ballo (25 points, 13 rebounds) and Mackenzie Mgbako to earn a crucial Big Ten road victory. Playing without injured forward Malik Reneau, the Hoosiers showed improved offensive spacing and flow for the second …

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show 1:21:12

5M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Indiana showed improved offensive balance and competitive spirit in defeating Rutgers at Assembly Hall, overcoming the early loss of Malik Reneau to secure an important conference win. Despite an incredible 39-point performance from Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the Hoosiers maintained control throughout most of the second half and found enough offe…

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IU-Winthrop Postgame Show 49:13

5M ago49:13

49:13

Despite leading throughout, Indiana struggled to put away Winthrop in their final non-conference game, showing many of the same concerning trends that have plagued them recently. Playing without Oumar Ballo (lower leg injury?), the Hoosiers allowed an 8-0 Winthrop run late that cut the lead to one before ultimately securing a nine-point win that fe…

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IU-Chattanooga Postgame Show 1:12:55

5M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Indiana struggled but ultimately prevailed over Chattanooga 74-65, showing many of the same inconsistencies that have plagued them throughout the early season. The Hoosiers allowed Chattanooga to lead for nearly 13 minutes of the first half before making defensive adjustments, then endured a concerning 7-minute scoring drought in the second half th…

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IU-Nebraska Postgame Show 1:10:19

6M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Indiana's concerning trend of lopsided losses continued in Lincoln, as the Hoosiers fell to Nebraska 85-68 in a game that spotlighted many of this team's persistent issues, particularly on the defensive end. The Hoosiers showed flashes of improved play and modern offensive principles in stretches, including battling back from early deficits in each…

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The VCU Fan Experience 36:17

6M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode we talk with Terry Scanlon a graduate of VCU about his fandom of the Rams.

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show 1:06:39

6M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Indiana opened Big Ten play with an impressive 82-67 victory over Minnesota, highlighted by strong bench contributions from Kanaan Carlyle (14 points) and Bryson Tucker (16 points) that keyed a decisive 16-1 first-half run. This was one of IU's most complete performances of the season as the Hoosiers controlled the tempo throughout, overcoming some…

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IU-Miami (Ohio) Postgame Show 1:11:29

6M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Indiana's 76-57 victory over Miami (OH) displayed both the team's immense potential when locked in and lingering concerns about consistency. The Hoosiers built an early lead, let Miami back in, then pulled away late behind strong performances from their frontcourt. Omar Ballo's dominant 18-rebound, 6-assist effort and Malik Reneau's efficient 19-po…

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IU-Sam Houston State Postgame Show 1:11:06

6M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

After struggling in the Bahamas, Indiana showed some encouraging signs on offense in a decisive 97-71 victory over Sam Houston State, highlighted by a smaller lineup and strong bench contributions. Mike Woodson demonstrated flexibility by moving away from the two-big lineup that had struggled previously, while Luke Goode (career-high 18 points) and…

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IU-Providence Postgame Show (Battle 4 Atlantis) 1:46:44

6M ago1:46:44

1:46:44

Join us immediately following Indiana's Battle 4 Atlantis 7th-place game against Providence. The Hoosiers won 89-73 to salvage a game in the Bahamas and improve to 5-2 overall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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IU-Louisville Postgame Show (Battle 4 Atlantis) 1:13:28

6M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Indiana put forth one of the most disappointing performances of the Mike Woodson era in an 89-61 loss to Louisville in the Battle 4 Atlantis opener. The Hoosiers looked unprepared and uninspired from the opening tip, falling behind early and showing little fight as Louisville steadily built their lead throughout the game. The loss severely damages …

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IU-UNCG Postgame Show 1:23:36

6M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Indiana's struggles with consistency continued even in victory, as stretches of dominant play were mixed with concerning lapses in what became a closer-than-expected 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro. The Hoosiers jumped out to an early 21-4 lead but allowed UNCG to battle back and tie the game in the second half before freshman Bryson Tucker helped IU…

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IU-South Carolina Postgame Show 1:08:28

6M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Indiana defeated South Carolina 87-71 to improve to 3-0 on the season, led by Myles Rice's impressive 23-point performance. The Hoosiers got off to a strong 17-4 start and maintained control throughout, though South Carolina did trim the lead to 8 late before IU pulled away. Despite a relatively quiet offensive night from big men Malik Reneau and O…

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IU-Eastern Illinois Postgame Show 59:56

7M ago59:56

59:56

Join us on Sunday, November 10th immediately following Indiana's home 90-55 win against Eastern Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IU-SIUE Postgame Show 58:21

7M ago58:21

58:21

Indiana opened their 2023-24 season with a solid 80-61 victory over SIU Edwardsville, powered by sophomore Mackenzie Mgbako's breakout 31-point performance that served notice his offseason development was no mirage. From the Assembly Call postgame discussion: Mgbako's transformed confidence leads to a career-high 31 points on efficient 13-of-17 sho…

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IU-Marian Exhibition Postgame Show 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Indiana defeated Marian on Friday night in Pat Knight's return to Assembly Hall. The Knights were no match for Indiana's size and athleticism, but there were still some interesting takeaways from the Hoosiers' final preseason tuneup. With Coach and Ryan on the mic (and a drop-in from Jerod midway through), we highlight the Banner Moment, key storyl…

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IU-Tennessee Exhibition Postgame Show 56:48

7M ago56:48

56:48

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana traveled to Knoxville for a charity exhibition against the Tennessee Volunteers. The Hoosiers were without Trey Galloway, Jakai Newton, and Bryson Tucker, but the remaining Hoosiers were able to eke out a comeback victory in both teams' first non-scrimmage public performance. Indiana was led by newcomer Myles Rice and v…

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The Home Stretch of the Basketball Offseason (Plus IU-Nebraska) 1:53:45

7M ago1:53:45

1:53:45

We discuss a wide range of Indiana basketball topics -- including the preseason rankings, how recruiting has changed in college basketball, Hoosier Hysteria, Indiana's potential offensive changes this season -- and dabble in a bit of football talk with IU-Nebraska this weekend. Also: the sudden retirement of Tony Bennett at Virginia. On the mics: J…

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Emergency Pod: Trent Sisley Commits to Indiana 50:53

8M ago50:53

50:53

The first recruiting domino for IU in the class of 2025 has fallen. On Monday, Mike Woodson and his staff received a commitment from Trent Sisley, coming on heels of his official visit to Bloomington. Sisley, who played three high school seasons at Heritage Hills H.S. and will play this season at Montverde, is an important commitment for Woodson on…

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