Hunter Takes Steps Forward Versus Maryland

His face was a mask of sadness as he sat with teammates Devonte Green and Rob Phinisee as the trio took questions from the media following Indiana's one-point loss to Maryland. The Hoosiers were up seven with 2:37 to play, but the lead slipped way, sending IU to a heartbreaking defeat.

Just a two-point swing would have completely changed Hunter's mood in the short-term, but in the bigger picture, the loss to Maryland could be a launching point for the 6-7 forward.

He tied a career high with 12 points in the loss, sparking the Hoosiers off the bench and turning in a season-high 27 minutes. He went 4-of-7 from the field overall, knocked down 3-of-6 shots from 3-point range, made 1-of-2 attempts…