With Phinisees long term status unclear, Lander is going to have an expended role off the bench. Landers should work in off the bench at some point in Saturday's contest. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go He was walking back to the bench with the trainers. Lander dealt with a nagging knee injury for much of the year, but even when he was healthy, he didn't play much. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Lander took official visits to Louisville and Michigan in the fall. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw He was also dressed out for last Sunday's game against Minnesota, but ultimately did not play. He flashed his passing ability, with 30 assists in 26 games, demonstrating that he could break down defenses off the bounce. MjI3MzMxMDIiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2luZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNv Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Lander has already missed a couple of games earlier this season as he battled with a leg injury. c2VlLXMtaW5qdXJ5IgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBz Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in But now IU needed him. 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. 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. Dayvion McKnight #20. Troubs: https://t.co/yjETfu5Jqr Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue. Well know more tomorrow when we get up in the morning.. Phinisee wrapped his arms around teammates and turned straight for the locker room. Doyel: Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. 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. Woodson said he did not see the injury, but did see Phinisee come up limping. Everybodys got to pitch in and play their part. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham all hit the portal following Millers departure. Heres the full release: Indiana University mens basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that the five players disciplined EVANSTON, Ill. Trey Galloway found out Tuesday morning hed be starting at point guard for Indianas game at Northwestern less than 12 hours before tipoff. KhrLander in particular has seized the opportunity presented by Rob Phinisee's injury and run with it. An iconic moment: The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. Thats where their strengths are, at the point guard position, and the shooting guard, Woodson said. WebTrey Galloway Joins Rob Phinisee, Khristian Lander on Indiana's Injured List COLUMBUS, Ohio Indiana sophomore guard Trey Galloway will not play on Monday night against Watch all three postgame media availabilities below: Indiana improved to 15-5 overall and 6-4 in Big Ten play with a comfortable 74-57 win over Penn State on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. Michael Durr also did not play Wednesday night. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf IU vs. Maryland: IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland. 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. Magee was fired and John Thompson Jr was hired in the spring of 1972. 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 closed Saturday's 70-59 victory over FIU with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 Wildcats have been more efficient since lineup change; exploring the real reasons why, ASU Baseball: Back-and-forth battle with NDSU ends in walk-off homer for Rogers, ASU, No. HIs role hasn't grown much so far since the 2020-21 campaign, but that can at least partially be attributed to injury. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference . I got faith in everybody that wears this uniform, Woodson said. Phinisee has missed the last six games with plantar fasciitis. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana basketball: Khristian Lander plays for first time in a month, IU bullied Maryland in the paint, providing a blueprint for Hoosiers' future success, Xavier Johnson continues 'making winning plays' vs. Maryland. 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) didn't appear in Sunday's 80-62 loss to Michigan. MkZtaWtlLXdvb2Rzb24tZ2l2ZXMtdXBkYXRlLW9uLXJvYi1waGluaXNlZS1z It appears he is trending to a return against the Boilermakers. The 6-3 junior has averaged All rights reserved. The senior has dealt with several injuries throughout his career, including his ankles. So, were short-handed. He averaged more There was no contact to the lower leg on the previous play to prompt the injury. Emmanuel Akot #13. LWluanVyeSZjNT0yMDIyNzMzMTAyJmN2PTIuMCZjaj0xJmNzX3VjZnI9MCIg Starters dominate in rout. "Don't know right now," IU head coach Mike Woodson said postgame. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | But he wasnt ready, at least thats what Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson said. pic.twitter.com/MnHVdMOGqW Khristian Lander Lander (leg) is not dressed in advance of Monday's matchup against Nebraska, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. 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. Full Roster. b24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3Mu Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. 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. He hasn't played since Feb. 15, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available during the Big Ten Tournament. Podcast, Box score and MVP as Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, LSU stuns Texas 3-0 with a 9th Inning Home Run. Hed come back in the second half with 8:34 to play and the result of the game largely in hand. Following Saturdays game, Indiana has a week off before hosting Illinois the following weekend. The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. If the coaching hire isnt a good fit for Khristian, he has to have options, Landers father, Keith, told the Evansville Courier & Press. I can play Gallo at some (point). Lander (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Sunday against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Phinisee has played in 16 games for IU this year averaging just over 20 minutes per game. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy He couldnt. Lander (leg) is warming up for Thursday's game against Iowa, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Starreports. 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 The deadline to enter the transfer portal for fall and winter sports is May 1, which means that a player must Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: statistics | The Hoosiers might also be able to call on Khristian Lander on Saturday, at least in a limited capacity. 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. Phinisee is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a painful condition involving tissue inflammation in the foot. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham have all hit the portal following Millers departure. I wanted to take some time to think about what I wanted to do that would put me in the best position, Lander said in a statement posted to social media Friday. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Please check back again later. 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. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy ID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9j The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Lander admitted that the 6-foot-10 Powell has blocked his shot when they played one-on-one. After testing it out, he was helped to the locker room by his teammates -- unable to put any pressure on his foot. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. Lander participated in pregame warmups Saturday, but he'll be unavailable once again. 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. After missing last game with a sore leg, Lander was spotted warming up ahead of Thursday's action against Iowa. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Its definitely exploratory to understand what those options are.. The five-star recruit is averaging just 3.3 points and 1.8 assists over 13.5 minutes per game to begin the season. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest in around 10 minutes per contest. Elijah Hughey #10. It's unclear when the leg issue first cropped up, but it will be the third consecutive absence for Lander. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. Miller was fired after posting a four-year record of 67-56, including 33-43 in the Big Ten. bS9uZXdzL21pa2Utd29vZHNvbi1naXZlcy11cGRhdGUtb24tcm9iLXBoaW5p Indiana mens basketball rising junior guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to reporting from Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. 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 So much for a lineup shakeup. 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. Dontaie Allen #11. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. 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. The development of Trey Galloway Lander (leg) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Alec Lasley of Hooiser.com reports. Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. He drained it, a smooth stroke swishing through the net. I was ready to play.. Despite being dressed, and presumably going through warmups, Lander will be sidelined for a third consecutive game. "He's probably got to be evaluated sometime tomorrow. 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 In no way does that mean Im leaving IU. The fact Lander was dressed for the game means he likely has a good chance of returning soon. Whatever was keeping Khristian Lander off the floor wasnt quite clear then. Phinisee was carried at first by team doctor Tim Garl and other trainers. His stint in the first half lasted just three minutes. Prev School: Indiana BioStatsHistorical Media Bio Bio Stats Historical Media Years at WKU: 1 | Years in college: 3 | Eligibilty remaining: 3 INDIANA (2020-22): Appeared in 13 contests as a sophomore in 2021-22 I feel like whenever my time is, whenever Im 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. He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. This shift was much better, even as he picked up two more fouls. FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Tennessee win soured by knee injury to Zeigler. Hes scoring 5.4 points per game, but playing some of the best defensive basketball of his career, now in Woodsons system. Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: Durham, in particular, announced he intends to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 2021-22. Lander (leg) is warming up and will return Saturday against Maryland, Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier reports. But now IU needed him. 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I dont go into games worrying about how many minutes, Woodson said. He made multiple trips to Indiana, including a visit for Hoosier Hysteria in October. He enrolled at IU a year early, and played his first year through college basketballs unique 2020-21 season. 8 Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans, The Plus/Minus: UVA womens basketball falls to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament, Xavier basketball plays possibly best game of the season to beat Providence. Though, it is still unclear whether or not the freshman guard will return. If IU keeps playing like it did vs. Maryland, what is Hoosiers' ceiling? The 6-3 junior has averaged 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Hilltoppers after transferring from Indiana. All love for the Hoosiers ??? All those guys are capable of beating you off the dribble. Lander is coming off the bench for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mind. And with IU, you dont know what you dont know., Khristian made the following statement on a social media post: "I wanted to take some time to think about what I wanted to do that would put me in the best position. 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. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj All four Indiana players who entered the transfer portal this spring have now decided where theyll play next season. 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. Lander is Indiana's first commitment in the 2021 class, but the Hoosiers do have three signees in 2020: in-state shooting guards Trey Galloway and Anthony Leal and three-star small forward Jordan Geronimo. Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles_fantasy, Who wins the ACC now? I wont get into his feelings but he knows and understands that he must do whats best for his career moving forward, Keith said. The Hoosiers have just six scholarship players not in the portal. Lander (leg) is dressed ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. Lander said he has tendinitis. Turk: https://t.co/aRNN2sie3Q https://t.co/kuAtEcivWv, Thoughts? 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. Don't know right now, Woodson said. 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. Lander (leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. Its that simple.. We didnt have Khristian today, hes out. Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. Lander won't suit up for Sunday's game against Minnesota for precautionary reasons due to a sore leg. 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. 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. Lander was suspended for Tuesday's game at Northwestern for disciplinary reasons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports. All rights reserved. Lz4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying TheHoosier? Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following a back injury, will return for another season. Troch: https://t.co/0KyrQUwdh4 But now IU needed him. Full circle. Previously: Logan Duncomb, Tamar Bates, Anthony Leal, Trey For the second straight offseason, Indiana guard Khristian Lander has entered his name to the NCAA transfer portal. 9 seed in this weeks Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis. 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. "I didn't see the play. Lander had two shifts on Saturday. He knew something was clearly wrong. After so much time sitting on the bench without coming in at all, its much needed experience to potentially earn a more permanent role in the rotation for the future. Lander (13 games): 2.9 points, .9 assists, .8 rebounds, 45.2 FG% in 8.8 minutes per game. Noah Stansbury #5. Rob Phinisee didnt play due to a leg injury he suffered during the St. Johns game. ", Woodson did not describe what Lander is dealing with, but said it is all physical.. Lander (knee) is dressed out again for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/Ur1qNYd1q1, pics that go HARD https://t.co/SnNtQmSQCC, Playing for each other + playing for the win. With or without Lander, Woodson will be looking for further alternatives to spell Johnson where he can in College Park (and perhaps beyond). Connor McDavid on extending his multi-goal scoring streak with a pair in tonight's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Indiana has looked to sophomore Trey Galloway and freshman Tamar Bates as primary ball handlers this season in certain situations. Lander's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Purdue, though it's also possible the rotation tightens up for what should be a closely-contested matchup. Videos from court level showed his facial expression of one in obvious pain. 2023 www.heraldtimesonline.com. At this point it's unclear if he will go Wednesday. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready. He became the sixth IU player to enter the transfer portal. All five players who were suspended for Tuesday's game against Northwestern will be back on Saturday. It's @jackeichel who breaks the ice for the @GoldenKnights! 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. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they planto stay at IU. Reitz High School graduate Khristian Lander has entered the NCAA transfer portal but hasnt ruled out areturn to Indiana Universitys mens basketball team. Earlier this week, the IU student section was chanting his name. 3 reasons IU beat Penn State: So much for a lineup shakeup. 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. He was also making more plays as a distributor as the season went along. Lander hasn't played since Dec. 22 due to a leg injury, but coach Mike Woodson said that the redshirt freshman could return against the Terrapins. Lander has missed the last five games with a leg injury. The Hoosiers earned the No. Pelicans-Blazers is tied in Q3 on ESPN https://t.co/tGKFCYWAOW. Tennessee Volunteers. Just over a minute after he came in, Lander found Trayce Jackson-Davis in stride heading toward the basket, recording a smooth assist as the star forward flushed a dunk. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j He is currently the top-ranked junior point guard. "I have just had a great relationship and it's [done] nothing but built and gotten stronger, and they've proved to me everything that they've told me thus far," Lander said of the Hoosiers. Lander has received fairly constant criticism during his year and a half as a Hoosier. He immediately stopped, and began reaching for his right ankle. He was out due to a coachs decision, Woodson said. We gotta get one of them back. He appeared to pull-up awkwardly after planting his right foot with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. I just saw him when he came up limping. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. He scored just 38 points all year. 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. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they intend to stay at IU. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Five-star point guard Khristian Lander, who is in the class of 2021 but has said he could reclassify to attend college next fall, committed to Indiana on Tuesday. That's why he didn't play tonight. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers G Khristian Lander from CBS Sports Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, #4 - GUARD - WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS. https://t.co/dBZsL130ha. Jack Magee was the coach and the Hoyas finished 3-23. If Lander does not return Wednesday, his next chance to return is Monday against Nebraska. anMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwog Khristian Lander could miss the matchup against the No. 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. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana basketball's Rob Phinisee won't play in game against Maryland, IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland, Indiana basketball's Rob Phinisee won't play in game against Maryland. Khristian Lander News, Rumors & Injury Update | Indiana Hoosiers - SportsOverdose Indiana Hoosiers Basketball#4 | G Khristian Lander Rumors & News He committed two fouls and headed right back to the bench. He hit just 25.7% of his shots from the field, though he had back-to-back seven-point outings versus Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season, connecting on 6-of-13 in those games. That's why he didn't play tonight, so we've got to get one of them back," Woodson added. Lander was seen with tape on his knee. 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. A five-star recruit, Lander averaged 10.2 minutes per game off the bench for the Hoosiers. 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. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following last years back injury, will return for another season. czovL3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2 Insider: IU bullied Maryland in the paint, providing a blueprint for Hoosiers' future success, A happy homecoming: Xavier Johnson continues 'making winning plays' vs. Maryland. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Lander (leg) did not play in the game versus Purdue on Thursday despite being dressed for the game. 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. 18 Ohio State Buckeyes. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Lander continues to be part of Western Kentucky's starting lineup while Emmanuel Akot (head) is out. Second-year guard Khristian Lander could also see the court in Phinisee's potential absence. Lander also battled a leg injury for a significant portion of the season. Scoop (Bates) might have to play some (point), Woodson said. The 81-49 win brings the Hoosiers to 8-2 on the season. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. 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 Illinois womens basketball is no longer an afterthought, Big 12 title goal checked off, are Kansas Jayhawks poised for NCAA repeat? 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