Welcome to offseason storylines, a look into some of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2016-2017 Indiana Hoosiers. Next up, a look at where Indiana sophomore Thomas Bryant stands among the Big Ten’s best post-up players and whether he can maintain his efficiency as a sophomore. (Previously: How will Indiana replace Yogi Ferrell?)
Despite taking criticism from some for an offense that is too dependent on perimeter scoring, big men have flourished in Bloomington under Tom Crean.
From Cody Zeller, who led the program’s turnaround during his two seasons at Indiana, to Thomas Bryant, who was amazingly efficient as a freshman, Crean puts talented big men in a position to succeed.