IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Hoosier hype is out there, and excitement follows in mega-dose waves.
Yes, it's still June, five months before basketball season begins, but Cream 'n Crimson passion never fades.
Especially with these kinds of prospects.
Ever since All-America Trayce Jackson-Davis announced his return last month, clinching Indiana's status as way-too-early Big Ten title favorite, Hoosier nation is revved up as it hasn't been since 2012, when it basked in top-ranked accolades.
Still, nothing is guaranteed.
Race Thompson understands this. Five previous college seasons, only one of which produced NCAA tourney opportunity (last spring's 21-14 effort), sharpened his perspective and resolve.