Mike Woodson entered the offseason with an unhappy fanbase and seven scholarship spots to fill.
The objective has been clear: acquire talent in the backcourt and plug the other holes with experienced and efficient players. Indiana’s three top-20 transfer portal commitments, Oumar Ballo, Myles Rice, and Kanaan Carlyle, accomplish that.
With the opening night of the 2024-25 season half a year away, Woodson has put Indiana in a good position. But how did this become a “do or die” offseason for Indiana and its guard play in the first place?
The arrival of Jalen Hood-Schifino before the 2022-23 season gave Indiana NBA-level talent in the backcourt.