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Ted Kitchel: Indiana Hoosiers’ Silent Assassin of the Early ’80s

Mike Goodpaster

02/21/2026

When fans recall the golden era of Indiana Hoosiers basketball under Bob Knight, names like Isiah Thomas and Steve Alford often dominate the conversation. But nestled in that same pantheon of Hoosier legends is Ted Kitchel, a sharpshooting forward who defined consistency, toughness, and quiet leadership. His basketball journey from a small-town Indiana kid to All-American status remains one of the most compelling stories in IU history. Ted Kitchel hailed ...

Mick Cronin Meltdown at Michigan State: Breaking Down a Mad Mans Issues

Mike Goodpaster

02/19/2026

Top 10 Indiana Hoosiers to ever play in the NBA

Mike Goodpaster

02/19/2026

Top 10 Wins in Xavier Basketball History

Mike Goodpaster

02/17/2026

Damon Bailey: The Small-Town Kid Who Became Indiana Basketball Royalty

Mike Goodpaster

02/16/2026

Bob Knight’s Top 10 Coaching Wins of All Time

Mike Goodpaster

02/06/2026

Bob Knight’s First Final Four: The 1973 Indiana Hoosiers and the Controversial Clash with UCLA

Mike Goodpaster

02/05/2026

Mike Goodpaster

01/24/2026

The 1975–76 Rutgers Scarlet Knights: A Magical Run to the Final Four

In the pantheon of unforgettable seasons in college basketball, few stories are as compelling — and ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/23/2026

Nebraska Is 19–0 for a Reason: Why the 2025–26 Cornhuskers Are a Legit National Title Threat

Nebraska being 19–0 after last night’s 76–66 win over Washington isn’t some cute early-season story anymore—it’s ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/07/2026

1970 Iowa Hawkeyes: Miller’s Six Pack

I recently wrote an article recounting the ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/05/2026

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings January 5th

(Through January 4 Games)** Conference play is ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/26/2025

Top 10 College Basketball Point Guards of All Time

College basketball has always been driven by ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/24/2025

Top 10 Louisville Cardinals Basketball Players of All Time

Few programs in college basketball can match ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/23/2025

1980 Iowa Hawkeyes: A Legendary Team that had a Tragic ending.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have long possessed one ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/22/2025

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Power Rankings — December 22, 2025

Records through games played on December 21 ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/15/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/15/2025

Rutgers has the weakest résumé in the league right now. At 5–6 overall with a 0–2 ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/01/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings for December 1st, 2025

Minnesota has slid hard in the last ...

James Ernest

11/28/2025

High-Stakes Non-Conference Clash: BYU Cougars vs. Dayton Flyers — Discipline, Shooting, and Tournament Implications

A meaningful early-season showdown arrives tonight as ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/26/2025

Top 5 Takeaways from Indiana’s Dominant Win over Kansas State

Reed Bailey led the way with 21 ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/24/2025

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Power Rankings for Today — November 24th

All records and rankings are through games ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/23/2025

Top 15 College Basketball Coaches of All-Time: Can You Guess the #1?

Ranking the greatest college basketball coaches in ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/19/2025

Top 10 Iowa Hawkeye Men’s Basketball Players of All-Time

The Iowa Hawkeyes have built a proud ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/18/2025

How Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Saved the NBA

The NBA stands today as a global ...

James Ernest

11/17/2025

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Michigan State Spartans Preview: Champions Classic Clash at Madison Square Garden

Two of college basketball’s most storied programs ...

James Ernest

11/14/2025

The Definitive Game Preview: No. 1 Houston Cougars vs. Auburn Tigers

The college basketball season tips off with ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/11/2025

Top 10 Greatest Shooters in Indiana Hoosier Basketball History

Indiana is a state synonymous with great ...

James Ernest

11/10/2025

College Basketball Santa Clara vs Xavier Preview

CINCINNATI, OH — The Xavier Musketeers will ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/10/2025

Top 5 Takeaways from Indiana’s Statement Win Over Marquette

In a standout early-season performance, Indiana soared ...

James Ernest

11/08/2025

Saturday Night Showdown: No. 14 Arkansas vs. No. 22 Michigan State

The stage is set for one of ...

James Ernest

11/07/2025

Game Day Showdown: Kansas vs. North Carolina Preview

Get ready for a college basketball classic! ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/04/2025

The 1979 Indiana State Sycamores: The Unlikely Undefeated Phenomenon That Captivated America

Few teams in college basketball history have ...

James Ernest

11/03/2025

North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball: 2025-26 Season Preview

The University of North Carolina at Chapel ...

James Ernest

11/03/2025

Michigan Wolverines Men’s Basketball: 2025-26 Season Preview

The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball program stands ...

James Ernest

10/29/2025

Duke Blue Devils Basketball: 2025-26 Season Preview

Few programs in college basketball embody passion, ...

Mike Goodpaster

10/27/2025

Indiana vs Baylor: Top 5 Takeaways from a Hoosier Win

Here are the Top 5 takeaways from ...

James Ernest

10/25/2025

🐊 Florida Basketball: A Legacy of Passion, Perseverance, and a New Era of Glory

The University of Florida men’s basketball program ...

Mike Goodpaster

10/23/2025

Trent Sisley — Exhibition Showcase & Early Impact for the Indiana Hoosiers

The arrival of freshman forward Trent Sisley ...

James Ernest

10/22/2025

Louisville Cardinals 2025–26 Season Preview

The Louisville Cardinals are gearing up for ...

James Ernest

10/21/2025

Purdue Boilermakers Basketball: Tradition, Talent, and the Pursuit of Greatness

Few programs in college basketball embody tradition, ...

James Ernest

10/19/2025

Miami RedHawks Men’s Basketball: Building on Legacy for 2025–26

The Miami RedHawks men’s basketball program is ...

James Ernest

10/19/2025

2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Season Preview

Few programs in college basketball can match ...

Mike Goodpaster

10/16/2025

“In 49 Other States It’s Just Basketball, But This Is Indiana”: A Deep Dive into the Meaning Behind Indiana’s Iconic ...

When you hear the phrase, “In 49 ...

Mike Goodpaster

10/15/2025

Top 17 Dirtiest College Basketball Coaches of all time

College basketball has always had a dark ...

James Ernest

10/13/2025

The Dayton Flyers: Rising High and Building a New Era of Greatness

The Dayton Flyers men’s basketball program is ...

Mike Goodpaster

10/13/2025

Top 10 Ohio State Basketball Players of All Time

Few college programs boast the rich legacy ...

James Ernest

10/07/2025

Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball: Tradition, Passion, and a Bright New Era

Few programs in college basketball command the ...

James Ernest

10/06/2025

🏀 Cincinnati Bearcats 2024-25 Season Preview: A New Era in the Big 12

For more than 124 years, the Cincinnati ...

James Ernest

10/04/2025

Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball: Building on Tradition and Rising Higher

The Xavier Musketeers men’s basketball team has ...

James Ernest

10/02/2025

NKU Men’s Basketball 2025-26 Preview

The Northern Kentucky Norse have built one ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/01/2025

Top 10 Maryland Terrapins Basketball Players of All Time

Here is a detailed Top 10 list ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/07/2025

🏀 Top 10 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Games of All Time

Context: Houston’s “Phi Slama Jama” (Hakeem Olajuwon, ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/30/2025

Top 10 Houston Cougars Basketball Players of All Time

The University of Houston has a rich ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/24/2025

7 March Madness Takeaways: One of the Worst Tournaments, so far!

No buzzer-beaters. Of the 32 first-round ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/17/2025

Top Six Most Likely First Round NCAA Tournament Upsets

The Drake Bulldogs have faced their ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/10/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings Heading into the Big Ten Tournament

This was easy; the Huskies were bad ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/03/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Spartans on Top, and here come the Hoosiers (03-02-25)

Washington's performance last week was unimpressive, losing ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/18/2025

Chris Street: The Iowa Hawkeyes’ Forever Young Legend

Chris Street was a rising star in ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/17/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: A new Number One (02-17-25)

In early January, the Nittany Lions upset ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/09/2025

Top 10 Realistic Hires for Indiana Basketball

On this list, we are going to ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/03/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 02-03-25

The Huskies will unlikely be favored again ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/21/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (01-21-25)

Things have taken a downturn for the ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/24/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/24/24

Minnesota won their sole game last week ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/11/2024

Top 8 Greatest Rivalries in College Basketball History

College Basketball is famous for its rivalries, ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/10/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/10/24

Minnesota is back at the bottom of ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/27/2024

Louisville humiliates Indiana 89-61: Coach Woodson strikes again

This was the year, and that's what ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/26/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 11/26/24

No bad records exist in the Big ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/18/2024

Top 10 Big Ten Basketball Coaches of All Time: Who is the GOAT of Big Ten Basketball Coaches

The Big Ten has always been considered ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/21/2024

Top 10 Most Scandalous College Basketball Programs of All Time

This list of the dirtiest basketball programs ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/03/2024

Top 10 Indiana Hoosiers of All-Time: Who is the Greatest?

Today, we look at the greatest Indiana ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/01/2024

Elite Eight Takeaways: After 44 Years Purdue gets it done, UCONN rolls, NC State is Cinderella, and Bama is a Basketb...

This is a strange Final Four. You ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/25/2024

March Madness Second Round Takeaways: Purdue and UCONN roll, Indiana State should have been in and Much More!

March Madness was not as crazy as ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/24/2024

Dusty May Named Michigan Coach: While Indiana stands pat with Mike Woodson

Dusty May is what the Indiana Hoosiers ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/23/2024

March Madness Round One Takeaways: Refs save Kansas, SEC and Big Ten Overrated, Plus Much More!

The first round of the 2024 NCAA ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/22/2024

Seven Reasons Why the NCAA Tournament has Become the Greatest Sporting Event in America

Up until the 1970's, the NCAA Tournament ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/18/2024

Top 10 Greatest First Round Upsets in NCAA Tournament History

It's time for another year of March ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/12/2024

2024 Big Ten Tournament: Predicting every game!

This tournament appears destined for an Illinois ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/11/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: End of the Regular Season

The Big Ten Tournament is upon us ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/10/2024

Indiana University Basketball is a hot mess!

About 15 years ago, a hot younger ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/04/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (03/04/24): Here Come the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes!

The Big Ten season is headed into ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/02/2024

How Corey Maggette maximized his one season at Duke

During the 1998-1989 season, Corey Maggette played ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/26/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (02/26/24)

The hard-charging Ohio State Buckeyes have turned ...

Mark Lewis

02/24/2024

Indiana Basketball Eating their own?

So now we eat our own? The ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/19/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (02/19/2024)

Ohio State upset Purdue after firing Chris ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/13/2024

Bob Knight’s 1973-76 Indiana Hoosiers: What Might Have Been?

What if's are a huge talking point ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/12/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (2/12/24)

Purdue cemented their hold on the number ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/05/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (02/05/24)

The Big Ten race looks clear right ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/05/2024

Mike Woodson: Doomed to Failure at Indiana

At first glance, it might seem unwise ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/30/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (01/30/24)

This upcoming week will give us hopefully ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/25/2024

The Story of the 1963 Loyola Ramblers who made History and Paved the Glory Road

Everybody should know the story by now ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/24/2024

Should the Hoosiers make a change? This is why you need to give Mike Woodson a chance

Indiana basketball fans must consider it inevitable ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/22/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (01/22/24)

The Big Ten was more of the ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/15/2024

Big Ten Power Rankings 01/15/24

The Big Ten is a mess right ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/02/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 01/02/24

We are at the point of the ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/26/2023

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/26/23

The Big Ten does not look like ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/18/2023

Big Ten Basketball Week 6 Power Rankings

Week six saw Northwestern lose to Chicago ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/17/2023

The Greatest College Basketball Team of All Time

Rating the greatest college basketball teams ever ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/12/2023

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/12/23

The Big Ten has a pecking order ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/11/2023

Top 7 Takeaways from Week 5 of the College Basketball Season

One of the newcomers to the Big ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/05/2023

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (12/05/23)

Penn State suffered another crushing defeat this ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/27/2023

Big Ten Basketball Power rankings (11/27/2023)

Penn State experienced a rough week, losing ...