JUST NOW: Indiana men’s basketball set looks to snap 27-year losing streak at Wisconsin…

The last time Indiana men’s basketball won in Madison, Wisconsin, society was vastly different. 

Bill Clinton was President of the United States. “Truly Madly Deeply” by Savage Garden was the No. 1 song on the Billboard Top 100. Facebook, let alone Myspace, was years away from its introduction to the world. The Kohl Center had just opened eight days prior.

It was Jan. 25, 1998 — over 27 years ago. 

The Hoosiers have lost 20 straight games to the Badgers in Madison. No current players on Indiana’s roster were alive the last time the Hoosiers won in Madison. 

But at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana head coach Mike Woodson’s squad has a chance to change that. 

Wisconsin (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) enters Tuesday night’s game ranked No. 21 in the country under the leadership of 10th-year head coach Greg Gard, who’s taken the Badgers to six NCAA Tournaments. 

After five consecutive wins at the resumption of conference play in early January, Wisconsin has lost two of its last four games. The Badgers are coming off a 75-69 win over Northwestern on Feb. 1. 

Graduate student guard John Tonje leads Wisconsin in scoring, averaging 18.6 points per game. The 6-foot-5, 218-pound Tonje is in his sixth season of college basketball, as he spent the first four years of his college career at Colorado State University before transferring to the University of Missouri before last season. 

Joining Tonje in the Badgers’ backcourt is sophomore guard John Blackwell, who’s averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season. Blackwell was a member of the All-Big Ten Freshman team last year. 

Senior guard Max Klesmit, who scored 37 combined points in two matchups against the Hoosiers last season, is averaging 10 points and a team-high 2.8 assists per game. Each of Wisconsin’s starting guards stand at least 6-foot-4. 

The Badgers’ length carries into their front court, where sophomore forward Nolan Winter and graduate student forward Steven Crowl are each listed as 7-footers. Winter averages 10.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Crowl contributes 9.6 points and a team-leading 5.8 rebounds per contest. 

Wisconsin, once known for its methodical pace of play, has one of college basketball’s best offenses. The Badgers average 81.5 points per game, the 33rd-best mark in the country, and lead the nation in free throw percentage at 84.5%. Wisconsin makes 10 triples per game, 24th-best in Division I, and connects at a 36.3% clip. 

The Badgers, however, have flaws — they rank outside the top 300 in turnovers, steals, blocks and 2-point attempts across 355 teams in Division I.

Perhaps the key to beating Wisconsin? Rebounds. The Badgers have been outrebounded six times this year. They’ve lost four of those six games. 

Indiana has lost five of its last six games, including each of its past three, but the most recent two saw the team snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. 

The Hoosiers led with 15 seconds left in each — a 79-78 home loss to Maryland on Jan. 26 and an 81-76 road defeat to Purdue on Jan. 31 — before allowing go-ahead baskets and faltering on their final offensive possession. 

Sophomore forward Mackenzie Mgbako shined in the Hoosiers’ loss at Purdue, scoring 25 points, his most in a Big Ten game this season. Sophomore guard Kanaan Carlyle missed the game due to an illness, and his status entering Tuesday is uncertain. 

Indiana (14-8, 5-6 Big Ten) owns the all-time series 99-80. The Hoosiers and Badgers split a pair of meetings last season, with the home team winning each game. Wisconsin won 91-79 on Jan. 19, while the Hoosiers took a 74-70 victory Feb. 27. 

Was Mike Woodson fired? Everything to know of Indiana coach’s future after reported impending retirement..

Mike Woodson’s coaching career seems to be close to coming to an end.

Woodson, in his fourth season at Indiana — his alma mater — is not expected to return as the Hoosiers’ head coach next season, according to multiple reports on Thursday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Woodson is expected to coach the rest of the year but wishes to retire after the season.

Indiana is on pace to miss the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season, as it has lost six of its last seven games. Woodson and the Hoosiers trailed 19-2 to Wisconsin on Tuesday after a little under five minutes into the first half.

Woodson would be owed $8.4 million if he were to be fired at the end of the season, based on his current buyout in his contract. The school could, however, pay that buyout in $1 million sums each year to lessen the financial burden if he were to be fired.

Indiana started the season ranked No. 18 after bringing in one of the best transfer portal classes in the country, but the reinforcements haven’t worked so far this season.

Here’s everything to know about Woodson, who’s expected to no longer coach Indiana after the season:

Woodson hasn’t been officially fired, as multiple outlets reported Thursday that Woodson came to Indiana with a desire to step down after the season.

It’s unclear if the decision was mutual or exclusively Woodson’s decision, but regardless, the Hoosiers’ struggles seemed likely to result in changes sooner rather than later, given Indiana’s status as a blue blood program.

Woodson is expected to coach the remainder of the season, but is not expected to return next season, according to Thamel.

“We’re just not a tough team right now,” Woodson said after Indiana’s 76-64 loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday. “We’re not. Mentally we’re not tough.”

Indiana has a 14-9 record this season, with a 5-7 record in Big Ten play. Overall, Woodson has a 77-49 record in four seasons at Indiana with a 1-2 record in the NCAA tournament.

Woodson would be owed $8.4 million if he were to be fired by March 30, 2026, according to his contract.

In the instance that Woodson would be fired, Indiana would only have to pay Woodson in $1 million annual lump sum payments until the total figure is paid to lessen the financial burden on the school.

Woodson is 66 years old, and in his fourth season as a college coach. Woodson, a longtime NBA assistant, was also the head coach for the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks in his career.

Woodson was an assistant coach for the Knicks before taking the Indiana job.

SAD NEWS: Indiana Hoosiers Star Trey Galloway Made his Decision to Leave the Team After Mike Woodson Agreed to Step Down as Head Coach…

In a significant and heartbreaking development for Indiana Hoosiers basketball, star guard Trey Galloway has made the decision to leave the team following the announcement that head coach Mike Woodson will step down. Galloway, a standout performer for the Hoosiers, has been a key contributor to the team’s success over the past few seasons, and his departure marks the end of an era under Woodson’s leadership.

Galloway, who was a fan favorite for his tenacity, work ethic, and leadership on the court, expressed his gratitude for the experiences and the opportunities he had during his time at Indiana. However, sources close to Galloway reveal that the change in coaching staff influenced his decision to leave. The loss of Woodson, who has been instrumental in the team’s development and has earned the respect of players and fans alike, has left many Hoosiers uncertain about the future of the program.

Galloway’s decision comes after a turbulent season for the Hoosiers, who faced challenges on and off the court. Under Woodson’s guidance, the team made significant strides, but it was clear that a leadership change would prompt shifts in roster decisions. Galloway’s departure marks a tough blow for the Hoosiers, who lose a dynamic player capable of making an impact on both ends of the floor.

As the program enters a new chapter without Woodson at the helm, Indiana fans are left hoping for a smooth transition and that the Hoosiers can maintain their competitive edge despite the personnel changes. Galloway’s future plans remain unclear, but his departure is sure to leave a lasting impact on Indiana basketball for years to come.

Done Deal: Indiana Hoosier Sign a Deal Worth $99.5 Million with Chris Beard In Replacement of Mike Woodson…

The Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball program has reportedly agreed to a substantial contract with Chris Beard, appointing him as the new head coach to succeed Mike Woodson. The deal is valued at $99.5 million over several years, underscoring Indiana’s commitment to revitalizing its storied basketball legacy.

Beard, currently leading Ole Miss, has a distinguished coaching career, including a national championship appearance with Texas Tech in 2019. His tenure at Ole Miss has been marked by significant success, with the team achieving a 20-11 record and securing a spot in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. citeturn0search6

The decision to hire Beard comes amid discussions about Mike Woodson’s future with the Hoosiers. Reports indicate that Woodson is likely to retire at the end of the 2024-25 season, prompting the university to seek a successor capable of leading the program to new heights. citeturn0search3

Beard’s appointment has generated a mix of excitement and controversy. While his coaching credentials are widely recognized, his previous off-court incident has raised concerns among some fans and stakeholders. Despite this, Beard’s proven track record in collegiate basketball positions him as a strong candidate to lead Indiana’s program into a new era.

The Hoosiers’ administration has expressed confidence in Beard’s ability to restore the program’s prominence, citing his leadership qualities and commitment to excellence. As the official announcement is anticipated, the basketball community is keenly observing how this significant move will impact the future of Indiana basketball.

Social Media Reacts To Indiana Head Coach Mike Woodson stepping down as Head Coach…

ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello have reported that Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson is expected to coach the rest of the year, then step down as coach after the 2024-25 seasons end.

Goodman’s report says Woodson is “contemplating stepping down and retiring.” The report also says Woodson has lost the support of “high-level boosters and alum” at Indiana.

The Hoosiers are currently 14-9 overall and 5-7 in Big Ten play have struggled to find rhythm all season and are 1-6 in their last 7 games.

Woodson, 66, took over as the Indiana Hoosiers head coach in 2021 after former head coach Archie Miller’s departure.

Woodson entered this season with a 58-35 overall record through his first three seasons at his alma mater Indiana but he misses out on the NCAA Tournament a year ago after going 19-14 overall and 10-10 in Big Ten Conference play.

This 2024-25 roster was ranked in the AP Top 25 preseason poll and was looked at as a sleeper to win the Big Ten Conf but IU could never stay consistent on the court. The Hoosiers went 1-2 in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament and have gone through a very rough stretch in Big Ten as fore mentioned losing 6 out of the last seven matches.

The Hoosiers also have one of the most difficult remaining schedules in the entire country which features games against Michigan, Michigan State, UCLA, Purdue and Ohio State, amongst others.

Though the financial terms of coach Woodson’s contract remain unclear, his current contract specifies a payment of over $8 million if he is formally dismissed. The buyout can be paid in annual installments of $1 million, making it more manageable for the university’s budget.

Mike Woodson is contemplating retirement and the fans, pundits, analyst and social media eyes aren’t making it easier on Woodson.

Think it’s a good time to repost this article of the seven potential candidates who’d be in the running to replace Mike Woodson, who reportedly is on his way out at Indiana.

I respect the basketball player Mike Woodson was and his contributions as a PLAYER but for those of you giving him grace and feeling bad for him as a coach you were not paying attention. His own family regularly called us fans “IU Psychos” and threw hate at us lol

Didn’t understand the Mike Woodson hire then and took some/a lot flak from Indiana fans.

Likely (and unlikely) candidates to replace Mike Woodson at Indiana…

One of the biggest jobs in college basketball — and what could arguably be the biggest one available this spring — took a sizable step toward opening on Thursday, with ESPN reporting that Indiana men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson is not expected to return for the Hoosiers’ 2025-26 season.

The high-major coaching carousel has been spinning since late October, when Virginia’s Tony Bennett suddenly announced his retirement. Fellow ACC coaches Jim Larrañaga and Leonard Hamilton have followed suit in recent months, with Larranga leaving in the middle of his 14th season at Miami this past December, and Hamilton announcing his departure at the end of his 23rd season at Florida State in early February.

But the expected vacancy at Indiana is the most notable of this cycle thus far.

Woodson opened his Indiana tenure with back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances, finishing second in the Big Ten in 2023. But the Hoosiers have struggled since, missing last year’s NCAA tournament altogether after collapsing midway through their Big Ten campaign — and they are heading toward a similar fate this season, with a 5-7 record in conference play. They had top-25 expectations in the preseason after spending a lot of money on a talented portal class, but it hasn’t translated to success on the court. Woodson and his staff then compounded the issue by missing on top in-state recruits Jalen Haralson (Notre Dame) and Braylon Mullins (UConn) this past fall.

With Woodson likely on his way out in six weeks, here’s what you need to know about which coaches could take the reins in Bloomington.

And where does it stack up nationally?

Well, from a historical perspective, there are few programs on the same tier as Indiana. The Hoosiers have won five national championships, reached eight Final Fours and their 1976 team remains the last undefeated team in college basketball. But they haven’t come close to matching that level of success in recent years.

Indiana hasn’t reached a Final Four since 2002, nor has it advanced past the first weekend of the NCAA tournament since 2016. The Hoosiers have two NCAA tournament wins over the past eight years, and one was a First Four victory in 2022.

Indiana is not the destination program it once was, even for in-state prospects like Haralson and Mullins.

And then there is the matter of expectations. The fan base desperately wants to see Indiana return to its glory days, when Bob Knight was sitting at the end of the bench, keeping the Hoosiers nationally relevant every single season.

It didn’t take long for the tide to turn against Woodson, despite his status as an alum who played under Knight.

But with the high expectations of this role comes deep pockets for whoever fills Woodson’s shoes — the Hoosiers had one of the season’s biggest NIL budgets not only in the Big Ten, but the country, which shows no signs of slowing down. They should be able to compete for the best transfers in the portal moving forward, a selling point for athletic director Scott Dolson to leverage in his recruitment.

Indiana will undoubtedly try to recruit Stevens, an Indiana native who led Butler to back-to-back national championship games in 2010 and 2011 before leaving to coach the Boston Celtics in 2013.

He was the dream candidate the last time the job opened, when Indiana ultimately turned to Woodson as Archie Miller’s replacement. A few months after that failed pursuit — if you can call it a pursuit — Stevens was promoted from head coach to the franchise’s president of basketball operations. The Celtics won the NBA championship last season and Stevens was named 2023-24 NBA Executive of the Year.

But would Stevens really leave to return to coaching — in college, no less? It feels like a stretch.

Baylor’s Scott Drew was pursued by both Kentucky and Louisville last year, turning down both offers. Would he change his mind about leaving the Bears a year later? He has ties to the state of Indiana, attending Butler and coaching at Valparaiso for a decade, but he has been at Baylor since 2003 and has never appeared eager to leave.

Bruce Pearl has Auburn as the No. 1 team in the country, sitting at 21-1 and in pursuit of the first national championship in program history. He checks nearly every box: reasonable buyout, personality to reinvigorate the fan base, experience in the Midwest, enormous amount of success. But why would he leave the Tigers now?

One of Indiana’s first calls should be to Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger, who has done a tremendous job since arriving in Ames in 2022, leading the Cyclones to a pair of Sweet 16s — and now has them ranked in the top 10 nationally. His buyout used to be exorbitant, but he signed a new contract in December that is believed to have lowered it.

Then there are two more obvious names — both with ties to Knight — who have been linked heavily to the potential opening: Michigan’s Dusty May and Ole Miss’ Chris Beard.

May is an Indiana native who was a student manager for Knight’s Hoosiers between 1996 and 2000. He led Florida Atlantic to a Final Four in 2023, but left the Owls last spring to take over at Michigan after the Wolverines parted ways with Juwan Howard. Did IU already miss its chance with May?

Beard worked under Knight at Texas Tech, later leading the Red Raiders to the national championship as head coach. He has Ole Miss in the top 25 this season but obviously has baggage: Texas fired him in January 2023 following an arrest on a domestic family violence charge that was later dismissed.

Then there is a slew of coaches who have eight-figure buyouts and are, in all likelihood, unattainable: Alabama’s Nate Oats, Florida’s Todd Golden, Missouri’s Dennis Gates, UCLA’s Mick Cronin and Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd. It’s also unclear what Shaka Smart’s buyout is, given that Marquette is a private school, but he doesn’t appear interested in leaving. And Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan doesn’t seem realistic, either, for any number of reasons.

Buzz Williams, Texas A&M: Williams has had success at three different programs, leading Marquette to five NCAA tournaments, three Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight; Virginia Tech to three NCAA tournaments and a Sweet 16; and now he has Texas A&M headed for its third straight tournament appearance — possibly as a top-three seed. His buyout is believed to be low, and his time at Marquette would minimize any regional concerns. It’s also likely he would listen if Indiana called.

Grant McCasland, Texas Tech: McCasland has done one of the best coaching jobs in the country this season, with the Red Raiders knocking on the door of the top 10 after winning seven straight games. Like Williams, though, McCasland is a Texas native who has spent most of his coaching career in the state. He led North Texas to one NCAA tournament, an NIT title and two conference championships, and will be 2-for-2 at Texas Tech. A deep run in March could make him an even more attractive candidate.

Greg McDermott, Creighton: One of the best offensive tacticians in the sport, McDermott has won at least one NCAA tournament game in each of the past four NCAA tournaments, going to three Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight over that stretch. Creighton also won a share of the Big East regular-season title in 2020 under his watch. McDermott signed a contract extension last March after his name was linked to Ohio State, but his buyout isn’t believed to be high.

I don’t think it’ll get this far, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Drake’s Ben McCollum involved at some point. He won four Division II national championships and has guided Drake to a 21-2 start in his first season as a Division I head coach.

McNeese’s Will Wade has high-major experience and is very likely to land a big job this cycle, but Indiana could be an odd fit.

Saint Louis’ Josh Schertz had success in the state at Indiana State last season, winning 32 games and constructing one of the most aesthetically pleasing offenses in the country, but he would need to get the Billikens to the tournament to have a chance.

And hey, Dolson found magic on the football sideline at James Madison when he hired Curt Cignetti from the Dukes — what if he tries for the guy who was the basketball coach at JMU while Cignetti was there? Mark Byington has done a fantastic job in Year 1 at Vanderbilt after leading James Madison to an NCAA tournament win, but his buyout is likely prohibitive.

Breaking: Bombshell ESPN report confirms Mike Woodson won’t be back with Indiana next season…

With the way the 2024-25 campaign has been going for the Indiana basketball team, it’s no surprise that people have been calling for Mike Woodson to be let go for quite some time now. Things just haven’t gone according to plan for him this winter.

Now, it looks like he has one foot out the door. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Woodson has let the university know that he’s planning to leave the program following this season. Per Thamel, Woodson will be with the team for the rest of the current campaign, but it will be his last in Bloomington:

As things stand, the Hoosiers are 14-9 on the year and 5-7 in conference play. That Big Ten record is not what anyone was expecting. Things took another negative turn for Indiana earlier in the week when the team suffered a double-digit loss to Wisconsin.

Indiana basketball is a storied program, but Woodson has failed to get the team to operate at a high level, which has been pretty surprising to see for the Indiana faithful. The Hoosiers are currently on a four-game losing streak. Last season, Indiana missed the NCAA Tournament, which had people furious.

Fast forward to present time and it’s going to take a miracle for Woodson to have his team dancin’ once March gets here. It’s going to end up being another down year for the Hoosiers, which no one saw coming.

Entering the new season, Indiana was ranked No. 17 in the country, but they’ve done nothing to live up to the preseason hype. It’s been an unfortunate turn of events for this group and Indiana will now need a new head coach much sooner than most people anticipated.

His Back: Indiana basketball’s Trey Galloway on return from knee injury; ‘I feel really good…

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball guard Trey Galloway took a patient approach to rehabbing the knee injury he suffered at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Galloway didn’t want to force his way back onto the court too early after undergoing a surgical procedure to repair a torn meniscus and suffer a setback that would sideline him during his final year of eligibility.

He’s now ready to put the injury in the rear view mirror as the Hoosiers get ready for the start of practice next week.

“I would say I feel really good, and my body is responding the right way,” Galloway said, at IU’s media day on Wednesday. “It’s going to be ready.”

Galloway, who was a team co-captain last year, suffered the injury in practice leading up to IU’s regular-season finale against Michigan State at Assembly Hall.

The Culver Academies alum tried to play through the injury by wearing a knee brace for the first time all year, but he checked out of the game with 11:54 to go in the first half and didn’t return. He missed both IU’s games in the Big Ten tournament and remained sidelined through the team’s summer workouts that started on June 3.

Indiana coach Mike Woodson detailed what Galloway’s rehab process has been like in recent weeks when he met with reporters on Wednesday.

“He’s been doing a lot of our conditioning work, he’s not on the floor doing five-on-five physical contact, but he’s done drills and things of that nature,” Woodson said. “We’ve brought him along slowly based on how he’s feeling, but we’re hoping when we open next he’s ready to bang a little bit and playing at a level that he played last season.”

Galloway played out of position for long stretches last season as IU’s lead ball-handler with Xavier Johnson sidelined with injuries. He found his footing in the role late in the year and averaged 6.4 assists in February and March.

On the season, he averaged 10.6 points and a career-best 4.8 assists per game in 30 starts.

With Indiana adding a ton of depth in the backcourt — Myles Rice (Washington State), Kannan Carlyle (Stanford) and Luke Goode (Illinois) — Galloway has been unable to work alongside his new teammates.

“Oh yeah, I want to compete, and be out there with my new teammates, that was the hardest thing for me not being out there with the new guys,” Galloway said. “I wanted to get a feel with all of them.”

Woodson admits he’s not sure what the final product will look like, but is eager to get Galloway in the mix as well.

“We’re still in the process of putting it all together,” Woodson said.

Woodson: ‘Not right’ what Indiana men’s basketball fans are doing to struggling Galloway…

Fifth-year senior guard Trey Galloway dribbles past a Northwestern defender Jan. 22, 2025, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Galloway has scored 20 points in his last three games.

Photo by Lauren McKinney / The Indiana Daily Student

As Trey Galloway missed another shot — his fourth in the first six minutes of Indiana men’s basketball’s 94-69 loss to Illinois on Jan. 14 — Hoosier fans booed the fifth-year senior and one-time crowd favorite. 

When Galloway left the floor two seconds later, fans cheered. And when Galloway’s face appeared on the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall big screen during a timeout, fans booed once more. 

As an Indiana captain, Galloway is perhaps more exposed to blame and external scrutiny. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson is notoriously difficult on his captains — but he thinks fans have gone too far. 

“It’s just not right that fans are doing what they’re doing to him,” Woodson said on his radio show Monday. “Because I think he’s working his butt off. He plays hard. He tries to do the right things. He doesn’t always get it right — I get that — but I love him to death. His teammates love him.” 

Galloway used to receive the loudest ovations from fans during pregame introductions of the Hoosiers’ starting five. He’s started 12 games this season but has transitioned back to a bench role for Indiana’s past three games amid a rough patch magnified in the Hoosiers’ loss to Illinois. 

The Culver, Indiana, native has played in each of Indiana’s 21 games, but he’s averaging 7.4 fewer minutes per game this season than last. His production has dropped from 10.6 points and 4.6 assists per game in 2023-24 to just 7.1 points and 4.1 assists per contest this year. 

Galloway has shot at a better clip from distance, hitting 35% of his triples after making only 26% last season, but his overall performance from the field has fallen from 46.6% to 41%. 

Part of the reason for Galloway’s struggles stems from the knee injury he suffered at the end of the 2023-24 season. He underwent offseason knee surgery and didn’t participate in summer workouts, which he noted after Indiana’s 82-69 win over USC on Jan. 8 led to what he implied was a lack of chemistry early in the season. 

Woodson said Jan. 21 that Galloway’s surgery will likely take over one year to fully recover from. The injury itself occurred late in the Hoosiers’ regular season, as Galloway played only seven minutes before exiting in pain during a 65-64 victory over Michigan State on March 10. Galloway didn’t play in the Big Ten Tournament the week after Indiana topped the Spartans. 

Galloway faced questions in the lead-up to the season about his health. He didn’t start practicing until late September and didn’t reach full levels of participation until the second week of October. 

Due to his focus on recovery during the offseason and subsequent lack of time on task with his teammates, Galloway’s been behind the 8 ball throughout the campaign. Still, Woodson holds his veteran leader in high regards. 

“Listen, I love everything about Trey Galloway. I’ve always loved Trey Galloway,” Woodson said on his radio show. “Since I’ve had him, he’s been probably one of the hardest working young men that I’ve coached.” 

The 6-foot-5, 205-pound Galloway has battled highs and lows on the court this season. He’s scored in double figures eight times, headlined by an 18-point outburst Nov. 29 against Providence College, but he’s been held scoreless three times and recorded one or fewer field goals in five games. 

Indiana has experienced a similarly rocky season. As losers of four of their last five games, the Hoosiers are 14-7 overall and 5-5 in the Big Ten entering their 8 p.m. tipoff Friday against Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. 

For Galloway, Friday’s tipoff marks the last time he’ll play Indiana’s biggest rival on the road. If his first 21 games are any indication, Galloway will blend moments of brilliance with intermittent frustration. 

Hoosier fans may lose hope. Woodson never will. 

“I know when I put him out there, he’s going to work his butt off and play hard for us,” Woodson said. “He makes mistakes just like all players make mistakes, but some of those mistakes, you have to live with them. I’ll go to war with Trey all day long every day.” 

Resetting Indiana Basketball: A Look Back at Recent Losses and Ahead to the Season’s Final Stretch…

Indiana men’s basketball has faced a tumultuous few weeks, with a string of disappointing losses putting their season on shaky ground. Despite entering the season with high expectations, the Hoosiers have struggled to find consistent form, falling to several key conference rivals. These setbacks, including losses to unranked teams and a few crucial missed opportunities, have raised concerns over their NCAA tournament hopes.

Recent losses have highlighted persistent issues, particularly with shooting efficiency and defense in critical moments. Indiana’s offense has been uneven, often failing to capitalize on open shots, and their defense has been exposed in late-game situations. These lapses have led to mounting frustration among players and fans alike. However, head coach Mike Woodson has maintained that the team still has time to correct these mistakes.

Looking ahead, Indiana enters the final stretch of the regular season with a critical slate of games. The Hoosiers will need to regain their rhythm quickly, with upcoming matchups against both top-tier and lower-ranked teams. The key will be the team’s ability to stay disciplined on both ends of the court, particularly under pressure. Additionally, the return of key players from injury could provide the much-needed boost to their chances.

With a few games left to solidify their position in the postseason race, Indiana must regroup and embrace the urgency of each contest. The next few weeks will determine whether the Hoosiers can reset their season and make a strong push toward March Madness.