Wisconsin forward Sam Dekker announced today that he is declaring for the draft.

Tom Crean has kicked off a few new traditions since landing at Indiana and the Haunted Hall of Hoops is a fan favorite. Young Hoosier fans can parade around the court in costume, collect candy, and enjoy games and activities. For fans of all ages, Indiana will hold an open practice which will be followed by a team scrimmage. Finally, kids in costume will be able to take a group picture with the team and coach Crean.

Box score above per Mike Miller at The Herald Times. Hoosiers lost to Ottawa today 109-101 after being tied 52-52 at the half. Troy Williams led the Hoosiers with 27 points. James Blackmon had 20 points. Ottawa shot 18-30 from the three point line. Not an unexpected loss as Ottawa is one of the top teams in Canada and the Hoosiers are still trying to figure themselves out.

Indiana made the list and also will get one of his 5 official visits. At this point, it seems like Indiana and Washington lead for the 2015 recruit.

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Purdue University athletic officials unveiled the design for the new floor in Mackey Arena. Since 2007, Purdue has been working on a 100 million dollar renovation of the arena, which is set to be completed by early November, just in time for Purdue's first home game of the season, which will also include a rededication ceremony.

Finally the day has come, Nebraska has become an official member of the Big Ten Conference. The best conference just got even better. Welcome Nebraska! Visit the Big Ten's official website for more on Nebraska!

We interrupt Nebraska Week, to bring you information on how you can donate to help the people of Alabama after the worst tornado outbreak in United States history ripped through the state, killing more than 300 people. Todd Jones over at SB Nation's Alabama blog, Roll Bama Roll created a sidebar to help urge people to donate to funds that help the people and state of Alabama. Please check it out. It is to the left under "More SB Nation Blogs" Thank you, any little bit helps!

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