He also mentioned the clear lack of pride shown by the Hoosiers, and an unwillingness to do what’s necessary to reverse the malaise that has engulfed IU Hoops through the last 18 years. When Indiana is outclassed, outworked, and out-executed at Assembly Hall by Purdue, as they were in last night’s 12-point loss, Dan has earned his place at the pulpit from which to proselytize.ĭan spoke of basketball fundamentals that Purdue exhibited and Indiana seems to ignore, like putting a shoulder to the hip of a screener, keeping hands above elbows ready to catch as you come off a screen, and having your momentum forward during a shot. When he watches others refuse to reflect and respect what Indiana Basketball means to him, Dan can get raw and honest. I call it truth articulated by one who knows because he has been there and done that for as long as Khristian Lander has been alive.įrom 1981-1997 and again during the tumultuous final year of the Kelvin Sampson darkness, Dan worked to contribute to the winning and honorable culture of Indiana Basketball. There are people who have called it “scorched earth” on social media. He gave 18 years to IU Basketball, so he has earned that right.ĭan Dakich has earned the right to speak his mind about Indiana Basketball, and he did just that during the open of his show on 1075 the Fan in Indianapolis today. Dań Dakich spoke about “his program” today.
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