After finishing with a top-25 defense nationally in Mike Woodson's first season at IU and a top-50 defense in year two, the Hoosiers slid to 84th nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency (according to KenPom) in year three under Woodson.
After his 2022-23 season was cut short due to a foot injury suffered in an IU loss at Kansas on Dec. 17, 2022, Xavier Johnson was granted an additional season of eligibility last May.
Before his Indiana team visited Illinois Saturday, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson described the players' state of mind."We're soul-searching as a team," Woodson said.The search continues after a 70-62