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

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

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December 29, 2024

Previewing Indiana basketball vs Winthrop by looking at storylines, injuries, how to watch and much more. (Syndication: The Herald-Times)

Indiana basketball is set for one last non-conference matchup as they host Winthrop in Bloomington. Hoosiers are coming off a win over Chattanooga.

The Eagles enter the game with a record of 10-4 under fourth-year head coach Mark Prosser. Winthrop has three seniors score at least 13.5 points per game: forward Kelton Talford (14.9 points per game), forward K.J. Doucet (14.0), and guard Kasen Harrison (13.6).

The game will mark the return of former Hoosier Logan Duncomb.

Tipoff is set for 4:00 PM on BTN.

Below is the full preview.

Key Indiana basketball Storylines

Can the Hoosiers put together a complete performance?

Well, it’s finally here. The very last non-conference game of the 2024-25 season for Indiana basketball and well, it’s been a interesting one.

Yes, some fans are not exactly thrilled with how the non-conference slate has went, but the fact is the Hoosiers are facing 10 wins heading back into conference play, so that is a positive.

This team is still a work in progress, that is no secret. The good thing is, this team has not peaked yet and the sky is the limit for what they can do in the Big Ten.

With one last ‘bye’ game left, the Hoosiers need to put on a performance that they are capable of and build some momentum heading back into conference play.

A full, 40 minute beatdown would give this team, and fanbase, a ton of confidence to close out the year.

Series History

Sunday will be the debut game in the series between Indiana and Winthrop. The Hoosiers are 3-0 against teams that play in the Big South.

IU holds wins against Gardner Webb (73-49), Longwood (100-49), and South Carolina Upstate (102-60) by an average margin of victory of 39.0 points per game.

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 will be out indefinitely.

Jakai Newton: Indiana redshirt freshman guard Jakai Newton underwent successful surgery to treat an injury to his lower body. He will be out indefinitely but is expected to return this season. This injury is not related to the one he had prior to the start of the 2023-24 season.

Quick Hitters

Who?: Indiana (9-3) (2-0) vs Winthrop (10-4)

When?: Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 • 4 p.m. ET

Where?: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.

TV: BTN (Connor Onion, Shon Morris)

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

Betting Lines: Indiana is listed as a 16.5-point favorite per DraftKings Sportsbook.

SEE ALSO: Indiana basketball: Takeaways from the non-conference

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