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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Oct 9, 2023

Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who has worked at some of America's finest newspapers as a reporter and editor, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, the Indianapolis Star and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has covered college sports in the digital platform for the past six years, including the last five years as publisher of HoosiersNow on the FanNation/Sports Illustrated network.

Indiana coach Mike Woodson talks with point guard Myles Rice (1) on the sidelines at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
Basketball

Here's What Mike Woodson Said After Indiana's 90-55 Win Over Eastern Illinois

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media on Sunday after the Hoosiers' 90-55 win over Eastern Illinois. Here's the complete transcript

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Eastern Illinois guard Nakyel Shelton (3) celebrates in front of Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) after a made shot.
Basketball

Hoosiers Wake Up in 2nd Half, Blow Out Eastern Illinois 90-55

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — There wasn't a doubleheader scheduled Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, but it sure seemed like two different games were played. After a

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Former Indiana player Marty Simmons also played and coached at Evansville for 25 years. He's at Eastern Illinois now, and plays at Indiana on Sunday. He played for IU for two years from 1984 to 1986.
Basketball

My Two Cents: For Marty Simmons, Coming Home to Assembly Hall Has Been a Long Time Coming

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Marty Simmons poured a lot of blood, sweat and tears on the Assembly Hall floor when he played at Indiana in the mid-1980s. So it means a lo

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Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) dribbles as Penn State Nittany Lions forward Zach Hicks (24) defends last year.
Betting

Point Spread: Interesting Trends in Indiana's Matchup With Eastern Illinois on Sunday

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana men's basketball in back in action on Sunday, hosting Eastern Illinois and welcoming a friendly face, former Hoosiers player Marty S

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Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) looks to throw as Indiana defensive lineman CJ West (8) closes in Saturday in Bloomington.
Football

My Two Cents: Roles Reversed For Once-Mighty Michigan In 20-15 Loss at Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sure, the names change for the players and the coaches. But this is Michigan football, the winningest program in the history of the sport. A

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) prepares to throw a pass against Michigan in 2020.
Football

My Two Cents: Four Years Later, 'Brand Bias' Comes Full Circle For Indiana Football

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — It's amazing how the more things change, the more they stay the same in college football. When it says Indiana on the front of the jersey,

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Indiana assistant recruiting and operations diector Adam Howard is no longer with the team, sources confirmed Friday night.
Basketball

Sources: Indiana Parts Ways With New Recruiting, Operations Assistant Adam Howard

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Adam Howard, a former student manager at Indiana who worked his way up to the role of assistant director of recruiting and operations this s

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Indiana coach Mike Woodson talks with the media after Wednesday night's win over SIU-Edwardsville.
Basketball

Here's What Mike Woodson Said After Indiana's Win Over SIU-Edwardsville

Indiana coach Mike Woodson met with the media after the Hoosiers' 80-61 win over SIU-Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Here's the full transcript of his intervie

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Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) grabs a rebound against the SIU-Edwardsville at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Basketball

Mgbako Leads Hoosiers Past SIU-Edwardsville in Season Opener

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — From the time Mackenzie Mgbako arrived on the Indiana campus a little over a year ago, snippets of an explosive offensive game has been ther

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Indiana senior guard Trey Galloway (32) shoots against Iowa during a 2024 game.
Basketball

My Two Cents: Emptying Exhibition Notebooks, Heading For Home Opener

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — It's a week and change later, and it's finally gone. I am no longer hearing ''Rocky Top'' rattling between my ears after hearing it about 30

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Indiana guard Kanaan Carlyle looks upcourt during the Hoosiers' exhibition game at Tennessee on Oct. 27 in Knoxville, Tenn.
Betting

Point Spread: Indiana Huge Favorite in Season Opener vs. SIU-Edwardsville

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — It's been 235 days — make that 235 VERY LONG days — since Indiana's basketball team has played a game that counts in the stands. That drough

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Indiana guard Kanaan Carlyle (9) puts up a shot against Tennessee on Sunday, Oct. 27 in a charity exhibition basketball game.
Basketball

Hoosiers Look to Be Healthy Heading Into Wednesday's Opener

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Injuries are always part of the story in college basketball, and Mike Woodson has dealt with his fair share of them during his three-plus ye

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