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.