Its no surprise. Lander is Archie Miller's first five-star pledge since Romeo Langford in the 2018 class. 12 in the 2021 class. All five players who were suspended for Tuesday's game against Northwestern will be back on Saturday. Coach Mike Woodson confirmed during a Zoom call Friday that Phinisee, who left during the first half of Wednesdays win against Penn State and did not return, wont be able to play Saturday. Though that time in the role of hero in the center of a court storm after his 20-point performance carrying IU to a win over Purdue. With March Madness around the corner, is Memphis basketball's buzz back for good? The Hoosiers led wire-to-wire and improved to 13-1 at home this season. Full circle. pic.twitter.com/MnHVdMOGqW Khristian Lander The fact Lander was dressed for the game means he likely has a good chance of returning soon. Hes actually playing a higher percentage of available minutes in conference play than overall, and when hes been able to stay out of foul trouble he has been consistently among Indianas leaders in minutes per game. He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. czovL3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2 Lander said Phinisee talked about being the next man up after the senior's injury against Penn State. Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman. The Hoosiers have just six scholarship players not in the portal. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in averaging 2.1 points. His stint in the first half lasted just three minutes. He enrolled at IU a year early, and played his first year through college basketballs unique 2020-21 season. Lander said he has tendinitis. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham all hit the portal following Millers departure. He guided IU to a 12-15 mark this season. Turk: https://t.co/aRNN2sie3Q https://t.co/kuAtEcivWv, Thoughts? Emmanuel Akot #13. Michael Durr also did not play Wednesday night. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. With just under five minutes to go, Lander scored his first points since late November in a loss against Syracuse a layup that put IU up 63-46. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Indiana's Khristian Lander Pulls Out of Transfer Portal, Stays With Hoosiers Indiana freshman Khristian Lander has decided to stay at Indiana, and has withdrawn dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg "Don't know right now," IU head coach Mike Woodson said postgame. He immediately stopped, and began reaching for his right ankle. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt ", Woodson did not describe what Lander is dealing with, but said it is all physical.. Multiple players, including fellow freshman Jordan Geronimo, as well as starters Race Thompson and Armaan Franklin, have indicated they are willing to wait and see who the next IU coach is before making a final decision. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Lander, a former top 30 recruit from Evansville, appeared in 39 career games for the Hoosiers and averaged 2.4 points and 1.1 Indiana concluded the 2021-22 regular season with an 18-12 record and a 9-11 mark in Big Ten play. Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. All Rights Reserved. The team will see how Lander feels Saturday prior to determining his status, and he'll be on a minutes restriction if he's available. He was walking back to the bench with the trainers. But now IU needed him. anMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwog So it was up to Lander to step up. I dont look at positions like that anymore. Woodson has previously said hes had to undo a lot of things in Phinisees head. WebKhristian Lander (born August 9, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of the Conference USA. Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. Indiana mens basketball rising junior guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to reporting from Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. Despite warming up with the team for the second straight game, Lander will not return to the lineup on Wednesday. Lander had minimal production over the first five games of his collegiate career, but he logged double figures in the scoring column for the first time during Sunday's blowout win. He thinks Im a little boy in the paint, Lander said. It got me more comfortable running the offense, Lander said. That's why he didn't play tonight. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander As is the case with all portal entrants, this doesnt necessarily mean Lander is leaving the program in the wake of Archie Millers firing as head coach. Podcast, Box score and MVP as Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, LSU stuns Texas 3-0 with a 9th Inning Home Run. I dont go into games worrying about how many minutes, Woodson said. At the same time, he also found out the bench would only run Indiana will only have seven scholarship players available for Tuesdays game at Northwestern due to disciplinary reasons. Its definitely exploratory to understand what those options are.. Mike Woodson gave it to him. Miller was fired after posting a four-year record of 67-56, including 33-43 in the Big Ten. Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. All rights reserved. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD We gotta get one of them back. I can play Gallo at some (point). 9 Texas faces No. He drained it, a smooth stroke swishing through the net. Lander (leg) is not dressed in advance of Monday's matchup against Nebraska, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander had two shifts on Saturday. Illinois womens basketball is no longer an afterthought, Big 12 title goal checked off, are Kansas Jayhawks poised for NCAA repeat? Phinisee has played in 16 games for IU this year averaging just over 20 minutes per game. In total, Lander scored five points, making both of his only two shots. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander would have played against the Nittany Lions if he had been available, following Phinisees injury. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Phinisee is two games removed from a legendary 20-point performance to help Indiana secure their first victory over Purdue since 2016. If the coaching hire isnt a good fit for Khristian, he has to have options, Landers father, Keith, told the Evansville Courier & Press. Lander played 17 minutes and ran the show competently enough. Hoyas lost 88-44 that day. Lander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. Contact Gordon Engelhardt at gordon.engelhardt@courierpress.com or on Twitter @EngGordon. BLOOMINGTON IU guard Rob Phinisees status is unclear after an apparent leg injury in the first half of IUs 74-57 win over Penn State. He knew something was clearly wrong. The 6-foot-2 freshman has appeared in eight games, putting up 3.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.4 steals on 10.6 minutes per game this season. 9 seed in this weeks Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis. LWluanVyeSZjNT0yMDIyNzMzMTAyJmN2PTIuMCZjaj0xJmNzX3VjZnI9MCIg Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. He was out due to a coachs decision, Woodson said. A 6-foot-2 point guard from F.J. Reitz High School (Indiana), Lander is ranked No. Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. Playing for Indiana Elite on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit last spring and summer, Lander averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Woodsons more immediate concern will be Maryland, a team with strong guards and a remit to drive the ball. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Khristian might be available some tomorrow, in limited minutes, Woodson said. While he wasnt quite ready to take the reins of the point guard position for IU as a freshman, Lander is still a former five-star recruit who has the potential to be a valuable asset for IUs program going forward, if he stays. He averaged more dW1lbnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFz b24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3Mu The former five-star recruit had not seen the court since December 22nd but has the talent to carve out a spot in the rotation. Full Roster. Indiana Point Guard Khristian Lander Enters Transfer Portal Again. But he wasnt ready, at least thats what Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson said. 8h. Luke Frampton #14. Moving forward, I want to make sure that I grow in an atmosphere that suits me best. IU now has just six scholarship players not in the portal, though its unclear if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. 2023 www.heraldtimesonline.com. Lander (leg) is dressed ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Well know more tomorrow when we get up in the morning.. BLOOMINGTON Senior guard Rob Phinisee wont be available for IUs game Saturday at Maryland, but Phinisees injury also does not appear to be season-ending. Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. eW5jID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJz "I'm thinking about going 2020 very strongly, but I'm not for sure yet," Lander said Tuesday night. Five-star junior Khristian Lander announced his commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night, choosing the in-state school over the Louisville Cardinals, Michigan Wolverines and Memphis Tigers. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Tyler Olden #12. It just puts me in a better position for my future.". And Rob Phinisee made it happen. All rights reserved. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Khiristian decided the day after Archie Miller was fired as IU coach that he would enter the enter the transfer portal, makingit official on Friday morning. I got faith in everybody that wears this uniform, Woodson said. This shift was much better, even as he picked up two more fouls. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Here are five takeaways from Indianas regular Just an hour before tip of Sundays game at Minnesota, Indiana announced that Rob Phinisee will be available to play for the first time since Jan. 26. Khristian Lander News, Rumors & Injury Update | Indiana Hoosiers - SportsOverdose Indiana Hoosiers Basketball#4 | G Khristian Lander Rumors & News Lander said he thought his defense has been getting better, though joked he still had those four fouls to cut down on. Lander (leg) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Alec Lasley of Hooiser.com reports. Media Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would once again be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Thursdays game I wont get into his feelings but he knows and understands that he must do whats best for his career moving forward, Keith said. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. Taras: https://t.co/tOK2jYADFS Lander, who has missed the last eight games for Indiana, is active for the Hoosiers. Prior to tipoff, Mike Woodson announced that Tamar Bates, Xavier Johnson, Michael Durr, Khristian Lander and Parker Stewart are suspended and will not Mike Woodson, Race Thompson and Khristian Lander addressed the media following Indianas 68-55 win over Maryland on Saturday at the Xfinity Center. He's not ready to play either. Following Saturdays game, Indiana has a week off before hosting Illinois the following weekend. The last time before tonight that Georgetown lost by 40 or more was on 12/27/1971 at No. Please check back again later. Lander (13 games): 2.9 points, .9 assists, .8 rebounds, 45.2 FG% in 8.8 minutes per game. Lander (knee) is dressed out again for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Its a big dribble-drive team, a big isolation time. Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. Phinisee did not appear with IU on the bench for the remainder of the game after his injury. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following a back injury, will return for another season. But while the sophomore was dressed, he could not play. And, theres a chance he might not play, added Woodson. All rights reserved. Senior Rob Phinisee has missed three weeks of games with a plantar fasciitis injury in his right foot and sophomore guard Khristian Lander, who has been I felt good in the morning and I felt good in shootaround yesterday, Lander said. Rob Phinisee didnt play due to a leg injury he suffered during the St. Johns game. The 6-foot-2 guard appeared in just 13 games this season for the Hoosiers as he was behind Xavier Johnson and Rob Phinisee on the depth chart. Lander (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander admitted that the 6-foot-10 Powell has blocked his shot when they played one-on-one. It's not clear what the suspension was for. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers G Khristian Lander from CBS Sports Lander was seen with tape on his knee. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. Whatever minutes you give us, you better give us the most positive minutes to help us win.. FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. A five-star recruit, Lander averaged 10.2 minutes per game off the bench for the Hoosiers. He was also dressed out for last Sunday's game against Minnesota, but ultimately did not play. The development of Trey Galloway Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham have all hit the portal following Millers departure. The senior guard has been one of IUs top bench players this season, especially on the defensive end. Elijah Hughey #10. Despite reclassifying, Landerwas consideredthe top-rated Indiana player in the Class of 2020 and 25th nationally. In no way does that mean Im leaving IU. There doesn't seem to be any recent rumors or news. 3 reasons IU beat Penn State: So much for a lineup shakeup. (Jason Kelce and his friends are in the bar, BTW) https://t.co/DIvLF7sSkQ, Update from the #LetsGoOilers garage https://t.co/B8rIKchfXs, CJ McCollum hit the skyhook off the bounce The five-star recruit is averaging just 3.3 points and 1.8 assists over 13.5 minutes per game to begin the season. Lander was suspended for Tuesday's game at Northwestern for disciplinary reasons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. Lander totaled 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 17 minutes in Sunday's 87-52 win over North Alabama. Today: Khristian Lander. With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. Dontaie Allen #11. Tennessee Volunteers. HIs role hasn't grown much so far since the 2020-21 campaign, but that can at least partially be attributed to injury. Phinisee was playing defense before grabbing a rebound and halting play to grab his lower right leg after attempting to walk the ball up the court. Somehow we gotta get Khristian ready to play, Woodson said. 2023 SPORTSOVERDOSE.COM All rights reserved. He will miss Saturday's game at Maryland, and with Khristian Connor McDavid on extending his multi-goal scoring streak with a pair in tonight's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Indiana point guard Rob Phinisee goes down with a leg injury; Woodson discusses status of Phinisee, Lander Indiana backup point guard Robert Phinisee left The only negative occurrence of the game came at the 7:21 mark of the first half, when senior guard and hero of the Purdue upset, Rob Phinisee, went down with an injury. OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmluZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNvbSUyRm5ld3Ml Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I was ready to play.. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf IUs media guide reported Lander to have missed time recently with a sore leg.. Doyel: Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. ID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9j Lander played 18 minutes across the past two games after missing time with a leg injury, but he's now unavailable again, and it's unclear if he'll be out beyond Tuesday. He made multiple trips to Indiana, including a visit for Hoosier Hysteria in October. Indiana freshman guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Friday, becoming the sixth Hoosier to do so since the end of the season. Noah Stansbury #5. His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue. WebIndiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. aW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5cyBoYXZlIHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNp : @NHL_On_TNT https://t.co/LaJpv7c3yx #NHLonTNT https://t.co/HWTp518VRd, don't know whether we like the Herb deflect or the J-Rich tre more https://t.co/IjY9EkR6Kl, "Sometimes it just goes in." Here Indiana got a bounce-back win Sunday in its first-ever matchup against Merrimack. Lz4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying TheHoosier? The 6-3 junior has averaged Former 5-star recruit Khristian Lander to leave IU basketball, Lander participated in pregame warmups Saturday, but he'll be unavailable once again. The 81-49 win brings the Hoosiers to 8-2 on the season. If he plays he should be in for his normal role off the bench in the backcourt. The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. 2 Marquette. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! To keep earning more playing time, Lander said Woodson wants to see more of Lander running the floor that he can run the offense without looking over to Woodson for directions. The freshman is only averaging 3.0 points and 1.0 assists in 9.2 minutes per contest, so his prolonged absence hasn't had much of an impact on Indiana's rotation. Lander dealt with a nagging knee injury for much of the year, but even when he was healthy, he didn't play much. Like Lander, fellow freshman Jordan Geronimo, plus starters Race Thompson and Armaan Franklin, have indicated they are willing to wait and see who the next IU coach is before making a final decision. Dayvion McKnight #20. MjI3MzMxMDIiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2luZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNv Indiana senior guard Rob Phinisee suffered a foot injury on Wednesday, and has plantar fasciitis. He's gotta be evaluated probably sometime tomorrow.. Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/Ur1qNYd1q1, pics that go HARD https://t.co/SnNtQmSQCC, Playing for each other + playing for the win. Lander had an up-and-down season in 2020-21 after skipping his senior season at Evansville Reitz and arriving to IU a year early. His next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Penn State. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Miller coaxed Lander into forgoing his senior year in year in high school, reclassifying so he could join the IU program in 2020. Lander (leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. Lander (leg) did not play in the game versus Purdue on Thursday despite being dressed for the game. bS9uZXdzL21pa2Utd29vZHNvbi1naXZlcy11cGRhdGUtb24tcm9iLXBoaW5p He only had three points, but he also had just one turnover after having four the previous game. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they intend to stay at IU. Backcourt depth and in particular point guard depth will be a concern. He tried to put weight down. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Lander continues to be part of Western Kentucky's starting lineup while Emmanuel Akot (head) is out. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, #4 - GUARD - WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS. Khristian Lander could miss the matchup against the No. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. 18 Ohio State Buckeyes. Lander played 18 minutes across the past two games after missing time with a leg injury, but he's now unavailable again, and it's unclear if he'll be out beyond Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Troubs: https://t.co/yjETfu5Jqr Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. IU vs. Maryland: IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland. Welcome to Thats A Wrap, our player-by-player recap of the 2021-2022 Indiana Hoosiers. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mind. Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad. Lander took official visits to Louisville and Michigan in the fall. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg With Phinisees long term status unclear, Lander is going to have an expended role off the bench. He wasn't really moving, so I figured he had done something.". Your account has an invalid email address. Pelicans-Blazers is tied in Q3 on ESPN https://t.co/tGKFCYWAOW. He scored just 38 points all year. KhrLander in particular has seized the opportunity presented by Rob Phinisee's injury and run with it. All those guys are capable of beating you off the dribble. He appeared to pull-up awkwardly after planting his right foot with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. Lander has already missed a couple of games earlier this season as he battled with a leg injury. The Hoosiers might also be able to call on Khristian Lander on Saturday, at least in a limited capacity. Reitz High School graduate Khristian Lander has entered the NCAA transfer portal but hasnt ruled out areturn to Indiana Universitys mens basketball team. Please update it here. Lander (leg) could be available for Saturday's game against Maryland, Tom Brew of Sports Illustrated reports. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, What's real, what's fake, and what to make of Creighton, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. There was no contact to the lower leg on the previous play to prompt the injury. High school career [ edit] Lander played basketball for FJ Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. The Hoosiers earned the No. Everybodys got to pitch in and play their part. Hes scoring 5.4 points per game, but playing some of the best defensive basketball of his career, now in Woodsons system. Lander (leg) didn't appear in Sunday's 80-62 loss to Michigan. Phinisee was on the shoulders of IU teammates just under a week ago, too. He is currently the top-ranked junior point guard. Woodson said he did not see the injury, but did see Phinisee come up limping. Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready. Phinisee is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a painful condition involving tissue inflammation in the foot. 1 seed in West, Scouting report: No. It is not certain if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. And under a minute later, Maryland left Lander wide-open to shoot a 3. Hes hardly played any significant minutes and for every flash of the talent that made him a prep star coming out of Evansville, hes shown as much of his age and inexperience. Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. Phinisee is among Woodsons most-trusted veterans and bench players, and an able foil to Xavier Johnson, IUs starting point guard. WebKhristian Lander #4. Despite being dressed, and presumably going through warmups, Lander will be sidelined for a third consecutive game. With or without Lander, Woodson will be looking for further alternatives to spell Johnson where he can in College Park (and perhaps beyond). Jack Magee was the coach and the Hoyas finished 3-23. He struggled both inside and outside the arc, shooting just 25.7% from the floor. But now IU needed him. "I didn't see the play. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they planto stay at IU. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following last years back injury, will return for another season. Indiana has looked to sophomore Trey Galloway and freshman Tamar Bates as primary ball handlers this season in certain situations. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv 22 TCU in final regular-season road game, Ducks Advance: Rogers Offense, Team Defense Send Huskies Home, Warrant Issued For Jalen Carter On Reckless Driving, Racing Charges In Connection With January 15th Crash. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go So, were short-handed. If Phinisee does miss an extended period of time, Trey Galloway may have to fill the backup point guard role. He committed two fouls and headed right back to the bench. If Lander does not return Wednesday, his next chance to return is Monday against Nebraska. The student section chanted for him to enter the game, and Woodson said he would have played the former five-star recruit once Phinisee went out if he could have. c2VlLXMtaW5qdXJ5IgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBz Postgame Q&A: If IU keeps playing like it did vs. Maryland, what is Hoosiers' ceiling? Lander had dressed in some of IUs most recent games and against Maryland, he finally made his return. The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest in around 10 minutes per contest. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Mike Woodson gave it to him. Talk about it inside The bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Magee was fired and John Thompson Jr was hired in the spring of 1972. I just saw him when he came up limping. Talk about it inside The Hoops Forum or The Football Forum, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Lander had an up-and-down season in 2020-21 after skipping his senior season at Evansville Reitz and arriving to IU a year early. Don't know right now, Woodson said. Durham, in particular, announced he intends to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 2021-22. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. He couldnt. Scoop (Bates) might have to play some (point), Woodson said. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Lander averaged 21 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists as a junior at Reitz and finished his prep career with 1,314 points. For IU this year averaging just over 20 minutes per game better position for my future..... Woodson gave it to him basketballs unique 2020-21 season 21 points, but some. 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