JANUARY 5•KANSASCITY.COM
No. 14 Indiana Shoots Perfect 13-For-13 First Quarter, Breezes Past Michigan 80-59No. 14 Indiana women’s basketball hosted Michigan Thursday night. Both teams entered 2-0 in conference play, but the Hoosiers came out on to...
Indiana Needs More From Johnson, Galloway After 'Awful' Performance At NebraskaIndiana senior point guard Xavier Johnson was held scoreless in his return from injury Wednesday at Nebraska. Fellow team captain and guard...
JANUARY 4•SUNHERALD.COM
Kel'el Ware - Logs 20 and 10 in defeatWare recorded 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 86-70 loss to Nebraska.
ImpactWare missed Indiana's last game and was questionable for this one due to illness, but returned and looked like himself in the conference loss. He's been one of the few bright spots for the Hoosiers this season, averaging 15.3 points and 9.0 rebounds while serving as the primary center. He should continue to produce, even against tougher frontcourt matchups in Big Ten play.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
Keisei Tominaga - Dispatches Indiana with 28Tominaga amassed 28 points (9-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound and one assist in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 86-70 win over Indiana.
ImpactTominaga's scoring has been all over the place this season, but he set a new season-high Wednesday in both scoring and three-pointers made. The end result was a sneaky Nebraska team improving to 2-1 in Big Ten play and extending its winning streak to five. The good times may end Saturday, however, as a tough road matchup against Wisconsin awaits.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
Gabe Cupps - Role at riskCupps closed Wednesday's 86-70 loss to Nebraska with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes.
ImpactCupps moved to the bench after seven consecutive starts, as point guard Xavier Johnson made his return from a lower-body injury Wednesday. Johnson only played 15 minutes, however, so Cupps still had a meaningful role. Even over those seven starts, however, Cupps still only managed 3.6 ppg, so it's not as if the extra opportunity earned him a spot on the fantasy radar. Look for his role to continue to decrease as Johnson eases back into action.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
Xavier Johnson - Quiet in returnJohnson recorded zero points (0-3 FG), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 86-70 loss to Nebraska.
ImpactJohnson was back from a seven-game absence forced by a foot injury, but the end result was disappointing for fantasy managers who took a risk and deployed him in their lineups. It seems as if Johnson will be eased back into action with Big Ten play on the horizon, which means a good chunk of ball-handling responsibility will continue to lie with Gabe Cupps in the short term.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
What Mike Woodson Said After Indiana's 86-70 Loss at NebraskaHere’s the full transcript and video of everything Indiana coach Mike Woodson said following the Hoosiers’ 86-70 loss at Nebraska on Wednesd...
JANUARY 4•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
