The men’s basketball postseason is here, but Indiana has to have an eye on the future. Barring a surprise run and victory in the Big Ten Tournament, the Hoosiers will not receive a March Madness bid.
The portal opens, officially, next Monday. I wouldn’t expect Indiana to accept an invite to the NIT if it receives one. There’s work to be done.
Here’s what, tangibly, they’ll need:
Looming losses
The Hoosiers will for sure lose the following for reasons of exhausted eligibility:
- G Xavier Johnson
- F Anthony Walker
Beyond that?