[386] IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan Leads Another Strong Defensive Effort

Published: Feb. 15, 2018, 5:33 a.m.

b"On Valentine's Day evening, Indiana outlasted Illinois 78-68, exacting revenge for the Illini's victory in Champaign. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

Among the topics discussed:

-- Why Juwan Morgan delivered the play of the game on defense, and may have delivered an overall performance that was unique in Indiana history.
-- The encouraging performances of freshmen Justin Smith and Al Durham, who each showed increased confidence and an expanded offensive arsenal.
-- Why Josh Newkirk's shooting resurgence couldn't have come at a better time.
-- A quintessential Robert Johnson performance, with some memorably bad turnovers but plenty of positive productive to counter balance them.
-- The struggles of Devonte Green in a game when his skill set was particularly important.
-- Indiana's latest improvements in overall defensive efficiency, and what they say about the trajectory of Archie Miller's culture change in Bloomington.

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call."