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.
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