The Big Trip: Indiana’s ’85 World Tour That Led To NCAA Title

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.

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