[1119] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show

[1119] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show

From The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show by Jerod Morris

March 8, 2026 · 1h 25m

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The episode discusses Indiana's loss to Ohio State and its implications for the team's future.

Indiana fell to Ohio State 91–78 in Columbus in the regular-season finale, dropping to 18–13 overall and 9–11 in Big Ten play and effectively ending their at-large NCAA tournament hopes. The Hoosiers kept the game competitive early but were undone by Ohio State’s hot perimeter shooting and Indiana’s inability to match the Buckeyes’ physicality and shot creation for long stretches. Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, Mike Wiemuth, and Bob Moats break down the disappointing road loss and what it says about Indiana’s roster and future: Ohio State’s blistering three-point shooting that repeatedly stretched Indiana’s defense beyond its limits The physical mismatch that showed up in rebounding battles, defensive rotations, and late-game fouling Lamar Wilkerson’s aggressive play — including one costly late decision — that captured both his importance and the burden he carried all season Why Indiana’s roster construction left them without enough playmakers or shot creators to keep up with elite Big Ten teams The defensive dilemma of trying to contain Bruce Thornton while Ohio State’s other weapons punished every adjustment Jerod’s sobering “banner moment” reflection on what the end of the…

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Host: Jerod Morris

Guests: Ryan Phillips, Mike Wiemuth, Bob Moats

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Organizations: Ohio State, Indiana

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