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Indiana Basketball Game Preview: Michigan – key storyline, injury report, how to watch

Previewing Indiana basketball vs Michigan by looking at storylines, injuries, how to watch and much more.

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Previewing Indiana basketball vs Michigan by looking at storylines, injuries, how to watch and much more. (Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images)

Indiana basketball returns to hardwood to host the Michigan Wolverines today in Bloomington. Indiana is coming off a loss to Wisconsin that made them 5-7 in the Big Ten.

Tipoff is set for 1:00 ET on PCBS.

Below is the full preview.

Key Indiana basketball Storyline

What will the vibe be like in Assembly Hall?

Saturday is going to be one of the more unique games you will ever see at Assembly Hall.

Dusty May will be making his return to Bloomington as the head coach of Michigan and by this point in time, it is well-known just how badly a ton of Indiana basketball wanted May to be the next head coach.

Speaking of head coach, it was finally announced that Mike Woodson and Indiana basketball be parting ways after the season has ended with the current head coach of the Hoosiers looking to retire. It will be an atmosphere unlike you have ever seen at Assembly Hall on Saturday. There will be cheers for the opposing coach and a mixture of cheers/boos for the current head coach. Regardless, Indiana basketball needs to find a way to win a game in it’s home turf.

Indiana basketball Injury Updates

Gabe Cupps: Indiana basketball sophomore guard Gabe Cupps underwent a successful surgery to treat a preexisting, nagging injury to his lower body. He is out for the season.

Jakai Newton: The sophomore has missed multiple games this season. He is expected to be out.

Kanaan Carlyle: Has missed the last two games with the flu

Quick Hitters

Who?: Indiana (14-9) (5-7) vs Michigan (17-5) (9-2)

When?: Saturday, 1 PM ET

Where?: Assembly Hall

TV: CBS

Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)

Betting Lines: Indiana basketball is listed as a 9.5-point underdog per DraftKings Sportsbook.

SEE ALSO: Dusty May returning to Indiana basketball to ‘try to win a freaking basketball game, and that’s it.’

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Kyler Staley is a Basketball Recruiting Analyst for Hoosier Illustrated, a comprehensive site covering news, updates and recruiting for Indiana University athletics. Kyler has been in the basketball recruiting industry since 2019 and is a credentialed media member. He has covered Indiana since 2021 while continuing to also work for Prep Hoops Indiana. He has previously worked for Rivals.

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