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

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

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Previewing Indiana basketball vs Wisconsin by looking at storylines, injuries, how to watch and much more. (Syndication: Journal-Courier)

Indiana basketball continues Big Ten Conference play in its 125th season of competition at No. 21/19 Wisconsin at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Kohl Center. Hoosiers come into tonight’s game 5-6 in the Big Ten.

The Badgers enter the game with a record of 17-5 (7-4 Big Ten) under 10th-year head coach Greg Gard. Wisconsin is led by 18.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game from senior guard John Tonje. The Missouri transfer ha shot 41.5% from behind the 3-point line and 92.9% from the free throw line. Sophomore guard John Blackwell has averaged 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest.

Tipoff is set for 9:00 ET on Peacock.

Below is the full preview.

Key Indiana basketball Storyline

Can Indiana basketball break the streak?

This is a game that will always be circled for Indiana basketball every season. Tonight, the Hoosiers to go on the road to the Kohl Center to face the Wisconsin Badgers, a place that Indiana has never won at in the 20 years they have traveled there.

This game — for better or worse — comes at a very challenge time for the Hoosiers. They are in the middle of a tough stretch of games that they need to win in order to get back on the right side of the NCAA Tournament Bubble.

To say Indiana basketball is desperate for a win is an understatement. Indiana is currently riding a three game losing streak and have failed to close out in tight games and because of that, they are under .500 in the Big Ten.

Indiana has to come in and play desperate tonight. Put the streak off to the side and play winning basketball.

Series History

The programs split the two-game series in 2024 as both teams secured wins on their respective home floors. Wisconsin claimed a 91-79 victory on Jan. 19, 2024. Malik Reneau (28 points) and Mackenzie Mgbako (17) combined for 45 points on 16-of-31 shooting. Indiana returned the favor with a 74-70 win on Feb. 27, 2024, behind 27 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocked shots from Kel’el Ware.

Indiana opened the Kohl Center with a 69-59 win on Jan. 25, 1998, eight days after the building opened. Andrae Patterson led IU with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots in the victory. The Hoosiers have not secured a win in Madison since.

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.

Quick Hitters

Who?: Indiana (14-8) (5-6) vs Wisconsin (17-5) (7-4)

When?: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 • 9 p.m. ET

Where?:Kohl Center (16,838) • Madison, Wis.

TV: Peacock (Noah Eagle, Robbie Hummel)

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: ‘Everybody’s heated’: Following multiple late-game flops, it’s now or never time for a ‘frustrated’ Indiana basketball team

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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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