About this episode

The episode explores the 1992 Final Four game between Indiana and Duke, discussing its lasting impact on IU basketball and the controversial officiating.

What if Indiana had finished the job in 1992? On this episode of The Crimson Era , Coach Tonsoni and Scott go back to one of the most painful “what ifs” in IU basketball history — Indiana’s legendary 1992 Final Four battle with Duke. From the controversial foul trouble to Todd Leary catching absolute fire late, the guys break down the game that still has Hoosier fans talking more than 30 years later. Could this have been Bob Knight’s last great championship team? Did the officiating change the game? And would Indiana have beaten Michigan for the national title? This one is a full-on trip through classic IU basketball history. 🏀 Topics include: Indiana vs Duke in the 1992 Final Four Bob Knight vs Coach K Calbert Cheaney, Damon Bailey & Todd Leary memories The controversial officiating and foul disparity Duke’s run to another national title Whether IU would’ve beaten Michigan’s Fab Five Why 1992 may have been Indiana’s last true title window under Knight How the game still impacts IU basketball history today Whether you lived through it or only know the highlights, this is one of the defining games of the Crimson Era. Drop your memories from the 1992 Final Four in the comments…

People in this episode

Hosts: Coach Tonsoni, Scott

Topics covered

• 1992 Final Four
• Indiana basketball history
• Duke vs Indiana
• Bob Knight
• officiating controversy
• national title implications
• memories of IU basketball

Keywords

• Indiana basketball
• Duke basketball
• Final Four
• Bob Knight
• Todd Leary
• Calbert Cheaney
• Damon Bailey
• 1992
• officiating
• national title

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Indiana, Duke, Michigan

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