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DIPRIMIO: Consistency the Next Step for Rob Phinisee Against North Alabama

IUHoosiers.com

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- In theory, practice makes perfect.

In Rob Phinisee's Indiana basketball reality, practice is a luxury he can't yet fully participate.

But it's coming.

An abdominal injury has limited the sophomore guard for at least the last month. It's cost him practice, game minutes and rhythm.

The result -- an up-and-down start to the season.

Still, the potential is obvious.

Against Portland State on Saturday, Phinisee was up in assists (seven), free throw shooting (5-for-6) and steals (two) over 26 minutes. He was down in shooting (1-for-7).