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It's Indiana: Tom Crean Brings Hope Back to Hoosier Hoops

 
"It's Indiana." These were the words that Indiana University men's basketball coach Tom Crean spoke last Tuesday night as he addressed students at Foster International Living and Learning Center on the Indiana campus.  The phrase, quite often used by Crean, basically summarized the night. The topics Crean spoke about and answered questions on ranged from the new motion offenses he would be implementing this year to his current relationship with Dwyane Wade.  This event was one of two public appearances Crean made in two consecutive nights, while the other came at the IU Auditorium on the previous evening.  An Indiana fan or student present could not help but feel excited for what is to come, and for good reason. Consider what Indiana has now that it has not possessed in eight years: 1) A coach willing to do things the right way. 2) A coach dedicated to recruit homegrown talent again. 3) A coach with Midwestern ties. 4) A coach on friendly terms with Bob ... (link)

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