This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take a deep dive into the many factors behind Indiana's second straight season of woeful outside shooting. Perhaps more importantly, we gaze ahead to offer some reasons for optimism that the shooting will get better starting next season. And much more.

On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan

• [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod delivers his Banner Moment about IU's sterling defense against Purdue, Andy recognizes Juwan Morgan in his opening statement, and Ryan rants about ... something. Then we talk Comfort Option (with new sound drops!) before diving into keys to victory over Iowa.

• [17:46] In Segment Two, we highlight the seven reasons why this IU program has fielded two straight teams that are among the nation's worst in outside shooting.

• [36:53] In Segment Three, we look ahead and discuss some reasons for optimism that the shooting will improve moving forward.

• [46:31] In Segment Four, we answer your questions about the NIT, Race Thompson, and whether Archie's first recruiting class should still be viewed as a foundational class.

And in the bonus time after the outro (52:23), we briefly touch on where IU's talent and experience stacks up against the rest of the Big Ten.

All of that and more -- including new music from our loyal listener Bob Thompson! -- on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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