IU-UNLV 1987 Rewatch Postgame Show: Hoosiers Outrun the Runnin' Rebels

Published: April 5, 2020, 4:19 a.m.

On Saturday night, we rewatched Indiana defeating UNLV in the 1987 Final Four. While some experts thought Indiana should slow it down against the nation's most explosive offense, Bob Knight and Steve Alford had other ideas.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Galen

Among the topics discussed:

— Why the play of the bench was so important to Indiana winning.
— The many ways in which the concept of Indiana being a "slow it down" team was misguided.
— The greatness of Steve Alford.
— The importance of Dean Garrett.
— Why Bob Knight's gameplan against UNLV was so smart.
— And much more.

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.