FEBRUARY 19, 2023•INDYSTAR.COM
Emotion, Big 10 status on the line when Indiana basketball, Trayce Jackson-Davis visit Michigan StateThe Indiana Hoosiers keep fighting for a Big Ten tournament double bye as they visit what is sure to be an emotional Michigan State.
Terrence Shannon - In concussion protocolShannon is in concussion protocol, according to Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.
ImpactThis is not surprising news, but it was to be expected despite it not being publicized and further indicates the likelihood that Shannon will sit out Illinois' upcoming matchup, which is scheduled to be a home game Monday against Minnesota.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
RJ Melendez - Plays 14 minutesMelendez finished with two points (0-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 loss to Indiana.
ImpactDespite being part of Illinois' starting lineup, Melendez did not play much during his first game started since 2022. Terrence Shannon is expected to be out some time because of a concussion he suffered Tuesday at Penn State. But with how Melendez played on Saturday, he is not expected to be a valued option even if the Fighting Illini use him a lot more.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Race Thompson looking like himself again: 'I'm really just happy and grateful to be here.'“I think he's coming along smoothly,” Mike Woodson said of his senior forward Race Thompson, who is shaking off the rust from a knee injury.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023•INDYSTAR.COM
Matthew Mayer - Scores 24 pointsMayer logged 24 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Illinois' 71-68 loss Saturday at Indiana.
ImpactDespite the Fighting Illini losing each of their away games played across February so far, those were not much to the fault of Mayer, who averaged 18.7 points across the three-loss span.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Pictures From Indiana's Win Over IllinoisIndiana beat Illinois on Saturday at Assembly Hall thanks to 26 points from Trayce Jackson-Davis and some big shots from freshman Jalen. Hoo...
FEBRUARY 19, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
College basketball HQ: Big win shows Kansas is capable of defending title
John Fanta is providing live analysis through a busy day of college basketball on Saturday.FEBRUARY 19, 2023
