[1082] First Little Glimpse of the DeVries Era

The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

Indiana basketball fans got their first real look at the new era under Darren DeVries as the Hoosiers dominated their opening exhibition game in Puerto Rico 98-47. This edition of The Assembly Call brings together Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, Galen Clavio, and Bob Moats to break down a game none of them actually watched - relying instead on social media updates, live blogs, and video clips to piece together what happened.

The banner moment says it all: 21 three-point attempts in the first half alone. While Indiana only hit six of them, the sheer volume represents everything fans have been hoping to see - a complete departure from the basketball of recent years.

Key discussion points include:

• First impressions of the starting five and what their roles might be
• Trent Sisley's breakout performance and what it means for depth
• The European influence and basketball IQ on display
• Early defensive concerns and growing pains with communication
• What the pace and ball movement suggest about this new system
• Breaking down video clips and unofficial stats from Puerto Rico

The hosts emphasize not reading too much into results against inferior competition, but the style, energy, and philosophy on display have everyone excited about the direction of the program.

Plus, as always, plenty of basketball analysis from a game nobody actually watched, excitement about movement and spacing finally coming to Assembly Hall, and optimism about what this new era might bring. That's all in this edition of The Assembly Call.

On the mics: Coach Brian Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, Galen Clavio, and Bob Moats

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