Indiana Hoosiers' Global Journey to Glory - Reliving the 1987 Championship Season and Bob Knight's Bold Strategies

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Get ready for a deep dive into Indiana University Basketball’s triumphant 1987 Championship season, a journey that starts with the team's eye-opening 1985 international exhibition tour. From Toronto to Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong and Amsterdam, the Hoosiers experienced a unique bonding opportunity filled with fierce competition against national teams of Japan and Russia, cultural immersion and self-discovery. Join us as we dissect the essence of this expedition, made even more vivid by a captivating documentary that chronicled the team's experiences.
Stick around as we trace the path of redemption the team embarked on under the stewardship of the legendary Coach Bob Knight. We cover the team’s thrilling victories over Notre Dame, Iowa, and Michigan, setting the stage for a riveting NCAA tournament run fraught with surprises. We wrestle with the shock of Indiana’s defeat to Cleveland State, an unexpected twist of fate chronicled in John Feinstein's influential book, A Season on the Brink. Lastly, we examine Coach Knight’s bold decision to recruit transfer players, a move that was as controversial as it was transformative. So, buckle up and get ready to relive one of the most exhilarating periods in college basketball history.

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1. Exploring Origin Stories (00:00:00)

2. Team Building Through International Travel (00:06:21)

3. Redemption and the Cleveland State Win (00:12:38)