Indiana looks like they will be shorthanded tonight in Madison when the Hoosiers face the Badgers in a Big Ten clash.
In Indiana’s 63-55 win over Maryland on Monday, second-leading scorer Armaan Franklin exited with an ankle issue, and head coach Archie Miller did not give a promising diagnosis postgame. While Miller did not meet with the media on Wednesday, he said on Monday that Franklin was doubtful to go in Madison.
Armaan Franklin is doubtful tonight and depth is shrinking. IU needs to count on its freshman now as much as it has all year: https://t.co/IiOC6JFmQO
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) January 7, 2021
Senior center Joey Brunk has been out this entire year due to what was originally though to be a minor back injury turning more serious. Without Franklin’s 12.7 points and nearly five rebounds per game, Indiana’s backcourt depth shrinks to relying on true freshman. This could be an opportunity for five-star 2020 signee Khristian Lander to get extensive run. The premier high school recruit in the state of Indiana hasn’t been heavily featured so far for Archie Miller and crew.
The 7-4 Hoosiers and the 9-2 Wisconsin Badgers will tip things off at 6 CT in Madison.