[6BS] Blackmon and Ferrell Added To TBT
Woodson Finds New Gig Back In NBA
Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, and presented by our friends at Homefield Apparel, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs are doing.
For the first time in several weeks, no new roster updates occurred for IU basketball. However, that did not stop Hoosier news from occurring. The biggest of this was an announcement about this summer’s TBT and former coach Mike Woodson returning to the NBA.
Besides this, roster and recruiting updates. As usual, we will conclude with weekly shows and a look at other Indiana sports, led by Teri Moren once again being named the coach of the U19 USA Squad.
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Here is what is in this week’s edition:
Blackmon and Ferrell Added to IU Alumni TBT Team
Woodson Takes NBA Job
Roster Updates
Recruiting Updates
Weekly Shows
Hoosier Roundup-Teri Moren Named Coach Of USA U19 National Team
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Banner #1: Blackmon and Ferrell Added to IU Alumni TBT Team
Last summer, a long-awaited TBT team featuring IU Basketball alumni finally came together. Now ‘Assembly Ball’ comes back for a second straight July.
The squad will once again be headed by Yogi Ferrell. A new addition was also announced in James Blackmon Jr. The competition will begin at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, giving plenty of Hoosier fans a chance to attend, with tickets available here, with games beginning on July 19. The number of Indiana supporters purchasing tickets will determine how long they can continue competition in their proverbial backyard.
Once again, the tournament champion wins $1 million. The final game of the event will be on August 3.
Banner #2: Woodson Takes NBA Job
Despite his recent retirement from IU, former coach Mike Woodson did not stay out of the game for long. Instead, he is returning to his roots in the NBA, where he will reportedly join new Sacramento Kings head man Doug Christie’s staff.
Woodson also made his first public statement since his separation from the Hoosiers. Also, all of Woodson’s assistants have found new gigs at other colleges. Finally, his squad from 2024-2025 recorded a perfect APR score with all 24 sports having their numbers announced.
Banner #3: Roster Updates
While no new players joined the Hoosiers this week, other news in regards to the roster still occurred. Of the 11 players who have committed for 2025-2026, 10 of them are out of the portal, and these transfers rank highly according to many well-known recruiting services. The most recent of these commits, Josh Harris, spoke with Inside the Hall about his choice to come to Bloomington, as did incoming freshman Trent Sisley, who is thought of highly by most recruiting services.
Other Big Ten schools made out well here also. As a result, several are thought of highly for next year on a national level.
Banner #4: Recruiting Updates
With the roster for this coming season nearly complete now, new IU coach Darian DeVries has turned to high school recruiting. DeVries has offered scholarships this week to multiple elite players for 2026.
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Banner #5: Weekly Shows
Podcast on the Brink returned this week. On it, Assembly Call’s Ryan Phillips crossed over to discuss the offseason.
The Back Home Network was also on air multiple times in the last few days. Assembly Call Radio, Crimson Cast, Doing The Work, and Xs and Joes all had shows this week.
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Banner #6: Hoosier Roundup-Teri Moren Named Coach Of USA U19 National Team
Women’s coach Teri Moren was named the head of the USA U19 squad for this summer.
Baseball finished a sweep of Abilene Christian last weekend and has split their first two with arch-rival Purdue this weekend. Also, freshman Jake Hanley was honored by the Big Ten.
Softball defeated Washington in the Big Ten Tournament before being knocked out by UCLA. Also, a trio of players were honored by the conference.
Volleyball announced the addition of transfers.
Women’s soccer added a new assistant coach.
Field hockey announced its upcoming recruiting class.
Women’s golf saw two of its athletes compete in the postseason.
Track and field hosted the Billy Hayes Invitational.
Finally, IU Athletics celebrated the graduation of many athletes among the general student population.
Thanks for your continued support for The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall. We’ll be back next weekend with a new roundup.
Now go enjoy yourself a 6-banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) Shifron
Assembly Call Contributor
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