Indiana nonetheless hasn’t performed a high quality opponent and will not till subsequent week’s Battle 4 Atlantis. So should you’re not but impressed, I perceive. Regardless, it is price stating that the Hoosiers are off to a 3-0 begin with all three victories coming by no less than 16 factors — and what they did within the switch portal is wanting like cash properly spent.
“That was the entire emphasis this summer time — get perimeter guys who might are available and play,” Indiana coach Mike Woodson stated following Saturday’s 87-71 win over South Carolina wherein these perimeter guys IU focused within the portal typically carried out at a excessive stage.
Myles Rice, a 6-foot-3 switch from Washington State, had a game-high 23 factors on 10 photographs. Kanaan Carlyle, a 6-3 switch from Stanford, added 12 factors on 5 photographs, one in every of which wasn’t even actually a shot.
OOP’d IT FOR THREE! 😅 🔥 This shot labored out for @kanaancarlyle15 and @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/JJwhyuHyJs
— FOX Faculty Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 16, 2024
Each Rice and Carlyle have been essential items on Pac-12 groups final season, as was Oumar Ballo, a 7-foot switch from Arizona. Now all three are beginning for Indiana alongside returning Hoosiers Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako. It is a sturdy beginning lineup that mixed to shoot 7-of-13 from 3-point vary towards South Carolina, which was an encouraging efficiency on condition that perimeter taking pictures was thought of an space of concern heading into this season.
Once more, the competitors has been subpar, and it is clearly nonetheless early, however, for what it is price, the Hoosiers are taking pictures a really respectable 39.2% from 3-point vary by way of three contests.
Do they shoot loads of them?
By trendy requirements, no. However six of the eight gamers who appeared towards South Carolina did shoot no less than one 3-pointer, and 5 of the six gamers who shot no less than one made no less than one. That does not make the Hoosiers the Celtics, in fact. However contemplating how large of a difficulty 3-point taking pictures was for Indiana final season, it is fascinating that it has been extra of a energy than a weak spot up to now this season.
Indiana stays No. 14 in Sunday morning’s up to date CBS Sports activities Prime 25 And 1 every day school basketball rankings, the place Kansas is No. 1 for the 14th consecutive day to begin this season following Saturday’s 78-57 win over Oakland. Subsequent up for the Hoosiers is Thursday’s recreation with UNC Greensboro. After that, it is off to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, the place Indiana will open with Louisville and play both Gonzaga or West Virginia the next day. Arizona, Davidson, Windfall and Oklahoma make up the opposite aspect of the eight-team bracket.
Prime 25 And 1 rankings
Greatest Movers
| Rk | Groups | Â | Chg | Rcrd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kansas |
AJ Storr completed with 16 factors and three assists in Saturday’s 78-57 win over Oakland. The Jayhawks’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards UNC Wilmington. | — | 4-0 |
| 2 |
Auburn |
Johni Broome completed with 18 factors and 12 rebounds in Wednesday’s 79-56 win over Kent State. The Tigers’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards North Alabama. | — | 3-0 |
| 3 |
N. Carolina |
Elliot Cadeau completed with 18 factors and eight assists in Friday’s 107-55 win over American. The Tar Heels’ subsequent recreation is Friday at Hawaii. | — | 2-1 |
| 4 |
UConn |
Alex Karaban completed with 17 factors and two assists in Wednesday’s 90-49 win over Le Moyne. The Huskies’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Texas A&M Commerce. | — | 3-0 |
| 5 |
Iowa St. |
Curtis Jones completed with 20 factors and 5 assists in Monday’s 82-56 win over Kansas Metropolis. The Cyclones’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards IU Indy. | — | 2-0 |
| 6 |
Gonzaga |
Khalif Battle completed with 21 factors and three steals in Friday’s 113-54 win over UMass Lowell. The Zags’ subsequent recreation is Monday at San Diego State. | — | 3-0 |
| 7 |
Houston |
Milos Uzan completed with 13 factors and 5 assists in Wednesday’s 91-45 win over Louisiana. The Cougars’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Hofstra. | — | 2-1 |
| 8 |
Purdue |
Trey Kaufman-Renn completed with 26 factors and eight rebounds in Friday’s 87-78 win over Alabama. The Boilermakers’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday at Marquette. | — | 4-0 |
| 9 |
Alabama |
Mark Sears missed 10 of the 15 photographs he took in Friday’s 87-78 loss at Purdue. The Crimson Tide’s subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Illinois. | — | 3-1 |
| 10 |
Tennessee |
Igor Milicic Jr. completed with 18 factors and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s 92-57 win over Montana. The Vols’ subsequent recreation is Sunday towards Austin Peay. | — | 4-0 |
| 11 |
Kentucky |
Andrew Carr completed with 17 factors and 4 rebounds in Tuesday’s 77-72 win over Duke. The Wildcats’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Lipscomb. | — | 3-0 |
| 12 |
Duke |
Tyrese Proctor completed with 15 factors and two assists in Saturday’s 86-35 win over Wofford. The Blue Devils’ subsequent recreation is Friday at Arizona. | — | 3-1 |
| 13 |
Marquette |
Kam Jones completed with 28 factors and 4 rebounds in Friday’s 78-74 win at Maryland. The Golden Eagles’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Purdue. | — | 4-0 |
| 14 |
Indiana |
Myles Rice completed with 23 factors and 4 rebounds in Saturday’s 87-71 wn over South Carolina. The Hoosiers’ subsequent recreation is Thursday towards UNC Greensboro. | — | 3-0 |
| 15 |
Baylor |
Jayden Nunn completed with 19 factors and 4 assists in Tuesday’s 104-67 win over Sam Houston. The Bears’ subsequent recreation is Sunday towards Tarleton State. | — | 3-1 |
| 16 |
Arkansas |
Adou Thiero completed with 19 factors and 7 rebounds in Wednesday’s 65-49 win over Troy. The Razorbacks’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards Pacific. | — | 2-1 |
| 17 |
Wisconsin |
John Tonje completed with 41 factors and 6 rebounds in Friday’s 103-88 win over Arizona. The Badgers’ subsequent recreation is Monday towards UT Rio Grande Valley. | — | 4-0 |
| 18 |
Arizona |
Caleb Love missed 11 of the 13 photographs he took in Friday’s 103-88 loss at Wisconsin. The Wildcats’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Duke. | — | 2-1 |
| 19 |
Texas A&M |
Zhuric Phelps completed with 14 factors and 4 rebounds in Friday’s 78-64 win over Ohio State. The Aggies’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Southern. | — | 3-1 |
| 20 |
Ohio St. |
Aaron Bradshaw missed seven of the ten photographs he took in Friday’s 78-64 loss at Texas A&M. The Buckeyes’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Evansville. | — | 2-1 |
| 21 |
Texas |
Arthur Kaluma completed with 18 factors and 7 rebounds in Saturday’s 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State. The Longhorns’ subsequent recreation is Thursday towards Syracuse. | — | 3-1 |
| 22 |
Creighton |
Ryan Kalkbrenner completed with 14 factors and 12 rebounds in Saturday’s 79-56 win over Kansas Metropolis. The Bluejays’ subsequent recreation is Friday towards Nebraska. | — | 4-0 |
| 23 |
Florida |
Walter Clayton Jr. completed with 25 factors and 5 rebounds in Friday’s 87-74 win at Florida State. The Gators’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday towards Florida A&M. | — | 4-0 |
| 24 |
Rutgers |
Dylan Harper completed with 20 factors and 6 assists in Friday’s 98-81 win over Monmouth. The Scarlet Knights’ subsequent recreation is Wednesday towards Merrimack. | — | 3-0 |
| 25 |
Cincinnati |
Jizzle James completed with 19 factors and 6 rebounds in Friday’s 86-49 win over Nichols. The Bearcats’ subsequent recreation is Tuesday at Northern Kentucky. | — | 3-0 |
| 26 |
Ole Miss |
Jaylen Murray completed with 16 factors and 6 assists in Saturday’s 84-69 win over Colorado State. The Rebels’ subsequent recreation is Thursday towards Oral Roberts. | — | 4-0 |
