Clark Entertainment Group was recently brought in to help tell the story of Indiana Basketball’s 1985 World Tour for Big 10 Network. After a horrendous season in ’84-85, Indiana missed the NCAA Tournament with a disappointing 19-14 record and finished 7th in the Big 10. Indiana Coach, Bobby Knight, was looking to get out of town and focus on his team. IU Athletic Trainer, Tim Garl, was tasked to put together a trip for the team to travel around the world and play basketball in foreign lands against great competition. The result was a five week world tour that many believe led to the 1987 National Title. The sports film contains never before seen footage of the IU basketball team at the Great Wall of China, Hong Kong, Yugoslavia, and more. You will hear first hand stories from IU greats Steve Alford, Winston Morgan, Steve Eyl, Joe Hillman, Brian Sloan, Todd Meier, and others.
The Big Trip will air on Wednesday, February 24th immediately following the IU/Rutgers game on Big 10 Network. The IU/Rutgers game is set for 8pm.
IU Assistant and Head Athletic Trainer Tim Garl