The Indiana Men are Hard to Figure - 2023 Hopes

    I guess they played better today against the surging Penn State Nittany Lions than two months ago. But not good enough. Indiana did not play smart or well. But the last minute they gave themselves a chance. Now they do not have to play Purdue again, which is a relief, really.

    Where to start? The fact that the all-world athlete 6'6" Jordan Geronimo does not sniff any minutes in the contest speaks for something. That is bad. We need him to contribute, albeit even 5-10 minutes. He must be a head case. Or the Coach Mike Woodson is. Either way, not good.

    Race Thompson has been committing dumb mental errors. He is a sixth-year senior! We need better from him. 

    All everything forward/center Trayce Jackson-Davis is really good, but not dominant enough.

    All everything Jalen Hood-Schifino is up and down. He can be better than everyone on the court, but there are times that he does not show up. Like other starters and more experienced journeyman Miller Kopp and Tre Galloway.

    Tamar Bates played some good offense today, which is unusual lately...

    Malik Reneau gives some good minutes. Instant points, normally.

    But the overall team is a huge wildcard.

    I do not know what to expect, but I fear for this team more than I have confidence in it.

    A lot like myself! 

    I am a Hoosier, too.

    March Madness is here. At least we do not play Purdue tomorrow. Let that wait for another day.