JOEY BRUNK NEWS

Starting Sunday Brunk will start Sunday's contest against Michigan.

Impact With Kyle Young (illness) and Zed Key (ankle) dealing with injuries, Brunk will draw his second straight start. The senior big man posted 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 80-69 win over Michigan State.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As Joey Brunk shines, Ohio State rises to win against Michigan Joey Brunk's breakout night, Jamari Wheeler's 3-point shooting, Kyle Young's injury situation and more from Ohio State's win against Michiga...

MARCH 4, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

Getting starting nod Brunk is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Michigan State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Brunk will get the start with both Zed Key and Kyle Young out of the lineup Thursday. Brunk could be in position to play quite a few minutes.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson-Davis scores 27, Indiana shuts down No. 13 OSU 67-51

Trayce Jackson-Davis had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Indiana used stifling defense down the stretch to pull away for a 67-51 victory over No. 13 Ohio State

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads back to bench Brunk is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Duke.

Impact Brunk made two consecutive appearances in the starting lineup but played a combined 13 minutes over that span. The former Hoosier has played a minimal role for the Buckeyes this season and that should continue against a tough opponent in Duke.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven minutes as starter Brunk logged one rebound in seven minutes during Monday's 79-76 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Brunk joined the starting lineup for the first time this season, but he didn't have much playing time in the narrow win. Across his first five appearances of the season, the transfer from Indiana has averaged just 1.0 point and 1.6 rebounds in 7.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing live action? Brunk (back) disclosed Sunday, via his unverified personal Twitter account, that he played in his first summer league game since back surgery last season.

Impact Brunk's 2020-21 season with Indiana didn't go as planned, as he battled back soreness for much of the early part of the year before getting surgery in roughly January to address the issue. After the year, the senior left the program and transferred in conference to Ohio State, where he'll presumably be taking one final lap on his collegiate career. Brunk is a capable inside force when healthy, as the 6-11 center put up 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in the 2019-20 campaign with the Hoosiers.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State officially announces Joey Brunk's transfer from Indiana It was nearly a week and a half ago when former Butler and Indiana center Joey Brunk announced on social media that he was transferring to O...

APRIL 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State gets Indiana transfer Joey Brunk While you were sleeping and reveling in the insane amount of talent on display in the passing game coming out of the Ohio State spring game,...

APRIL 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ohio State basketball: OSU gets big man Joey Brunk from transfer portal The Ohio State basketball team has been in search of a big man to help them out for the upcoming season. They were able to find one in the t...

APRIL 18, 2021 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Jackson-Davis returning to help revive Hoosiers program

Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis says he'll return next season for two reasons — coach Mike Woodson and an opportunity to revive the program

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Brunk weighs another year at IU after being sidelined by back injury Joey Brunk has stayed involved by "coaching" from the bench this season. The senior big man hasn't played because of back issues.

MARCH 1, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Likely done for season Brunk (back) is likely out for the remainder of the season, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Brunk has not played all season due to a back injury. He underwent surgery back in late December and is just now starting to get more active. Brunk will hope to use the summer to get back to full health and be ready to go next season. The senior averaged 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Brunk (back) remains out for Saturday's clash against Indiana, Dylan Sinn of The Journal-Gazette reports.

Impact Brunk has been out all year due to a back injury that required surgery back on Dec. 30. Despite the severity of the injury and the timing of the surgery, head coach Archie Miller remained hopeful that he would be able to return at some point this season. The Hoosiers have four games until the Big Ten Tournament which doesn't give Brunk much more time to play before it could be all said and done for the team this year.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Brunk (back) is not in uniform ahead of Saturday's game against Ohio State, Tyler Tachman of Inside the Hall reports.

Impact Brunk hasn't played this season due to a lingering back injury. After undergoing surgery Dec. 30, there was hope Brunk could find the floor by the late February. The team's next game comes Wednesday against Minnesota, marking the next opportunity for a Brunk return.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return timeline unclear Indiana head coach Archie Miller said Tuesday that Brunk (back) has been cleared for cardio work on an underwater treadmill, but he wasn't willing to provide a timeline for the cen...

Impact After battling back pain in practices leading up to the start of the season, Brunk underwent surgery Dec. 30, hoping the procedure would provide a more permanent fix. Though Brunk will miss most of the season while conducting his rehab, the Hoosiers are hopeful he can play before the 2020-21 schedule comes to a close. Based on Miller's "one month" comment, the Hoosiers likely aren't planning for Brunk to be ready to play again until late February at the earliest.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return this season Coach Archie Miller appears hopeful that Brunk (back) can return at some point in the 2020-21 season, Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Brunk underwent surgery to address a nagging back problem last Wednesday and is considered "out indefinitely." The issue first flared up in preseason practices, and while Brunk was able to return to practice in full as the season approached, the back flared up again and sidelined the fifth-year senior. Following surgery, Miller said that "I don't think it's the end of the question that he's done for this year, in terms of will he be out all year? I don't know." While Brunk's absence is almost certain to continue a few more weeks, the door is still open for a return that would seemingly happen just as the postseason approaches.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Brunk (back) will remain out indefinitely, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Brunk underwent back surgery Wednesday to repair what was bothering him. The center, who hasn't played in a game yet this season, will remain out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Brunk (back) won't be available for Saturday's Crossroads Classics game against Butler, Dylan Sinn of the Journal Gazette Fort Wayne reports.

Impact Brunk remains on the mend from a back injury that has kept him out for the early part of the college basketball season. There is no official timetable for his return as there is a slim chance he'll be back for Wednesday's conference opener against Northwestern.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May be out for some time Coach Archie Miller said the team is not planning on having Brunk (back) now or in the immediate future unless something changes, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Brunk has not played yet this season as he continues to battle a back injury. It is starting to sound like coach Archie Miller may shut Brunk down for awhile to try and let him get healed up for the stretch run. It creates a real void in the middle for the Hoosier's in the meantime, however.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains doubtful Brunk (back) will likely remain doubtful for Wednesday's contest against Florida State, Alec Lasley of TheHoosier.com reports.

Impact The center, who hasn't played yet in a contest this season, will likely remain out when the Hoosiers battle the Seminoles. Brunk has been dealing with a reported back injury dating back to the start of the 2020-21 campaign.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Maui Invitational Brunk (back) did not take the court Wednesday against Stanford.

Impact The presumed starting center in Indiana, Brunk has yet to see a minute of action this season for the Hoosiers. With a week off on tap, he'll next set his sights on returning Dec. 9 against Florida State.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Wednesday Brunk (back) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Stanford, Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier reports.

Impact Brunk continues to deal with a sore back, leaving the Hoosiers without some much-needed length in the frontcourt. It's unclear at this point when the senior big man will be cleared to take the floor but he will have a week more to rest up before the Hoosiers retake the floor versus Florida State.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Tuesday Brunk (back) did not take the court Tuesday against Texas.

Impact Brunk has yet to appear in three games for Indiana as the Hoosiers look to limit his workload due to back troubles. It remains unclear at this point if he'll be able to suit up Wednesday when Indiana takes on Stanford in the Maui Invitational.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Monday Brunk (back) did not play in Monday's game against Providence, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Brunk participated in warmups and could have played, but coach Archie Miller decided to play it safe after his team built an early lead. It's possible Brunk could take the court on Tuesday against Texas.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE