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Hoosiers Fly Past Redhawks, 86-56
11/20/2022 8:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
By Pete DiPrimio
IUHoosiers.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Quick turnaround? No problem for the No. 12 Indiana Hoosiers.
IU's 86-56 victory over Miami Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, played two days after the Xavier victory, was an early tune-up for a potential March postseason schedule.
That was fine with coach Mike Woodson.
"It was a great job in handling the short days to get prepared," he said. "The way the schedule is set up is like playing in the (NCAA Tournament), which is good for us.
"Playing every two to three days, that's what the schedule is. I have to get these guys ready each time we step on the floor."
Mission accomplished.
IU (4-0) had a 42-16 advantage in points in the paint, 27-12 in points off turnovers. It squeezed the life out of the Redhawk offense, holding it to 32 percent shooting and forcing 14 turnovers.
"This kind of schedule is good," forward Miller Kopp said. "Preparation is huge for a short turnaround. It's what we'll see in the NCAA Tournament and the Big Ten Tournament. It's good to have that experience now.
"It shows everyone the importance of locking in."
As for the stifling defense, Kopp said, "We settled in. We focused in and got a feel for them.
"Once everyone understood (what Miami was doing) and got into the game, it showed. Our defense is unrelenting. Over the course of a game, it continues to get better."
No Hoosier was better than All-America forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, who had 17 points (on 6-for-8 shooting) and 16 rebounds in 25 minutes. He added three assists and a block.
He shredded Miami's double teams and every other defensive strategy it tried.
"He's such a willing passer," guard Tamar Bates said, "it's easy for him to make reads out of the trap.
"He trusts us to make the shot, and if he reposts, we get it back to him. We're fortunate to have him down there. He brings so much attention. He's at such a high level. That's what we expect right now."
It's certainly what Woodson expects.
"When teams trap him, he's figuring it out and getting the ball into the right areas. We have to keep him playing at a high level."
He wasn't the only Hoosier playing at a high level. Guard Jalen Hood-Schifino had 12 points. Kopp and forward Malik Reneau had 10 points each.
The Hoosiers dominated without guard Trey Galloway, who was unavailable for "precautionary" reasons, but was on the bench. Woodson said Galloway was banged up from the Xavier game.
"We have enough bodies, always be next man up," Woodson said. "When called upon, be ready to play."
There was no letdown after Friday's dramatic Xavier victory. IU broke open the game with a 15-3 run in the final four minutes of the first half, 11-0 run in the last 2:27, for a 43-26 halftime lead. The Hoosiers held Miami (1-4) to 26 percent shooting in those first 20 minutes.
Guard Xavier Johnson opened the game with consecutive baskets. Jackson-Davis added another off a rebound for a 6-0 Hoosier start.
Miami pushed ahead 10-9 after eight minutes thanks to three three-pointers and 24-percent Hoosier shooting.
Reneau come off the bench to score. Bates hit a three-pointer off a Johnson assist. Hood-Schifino made a three-pointer, then a two-pointer. Reneau got a rebound and drove for a basket. IU led 21-15 with 8:28 left in the half.
Miami cut it to one. The Hoosiers went on a fast-break surge for a 28-20 lead.
A Race Thompson one-handed dunk off a missed shot made it 32-23.
Then Jackson-Davis took over. He grabbed a rebound, led the fast break, passed to Kopp in the corner for an open three-pointer. Kopp buried it and IU ended the half with a 43-26 lead.
Any chance of a Miami rally ended two minutes into the second half, when Johnson pushed the pace for a pass to streaking Thompson for a dunk, followed by Kopp's second three-pointer for a 51-29 lead.
The advantage swelled to 27 with 11 minutes left. IU cruised from there as Woodson played his second unit and the rest of the roster.
Playing in Indianapolis was a homecoming for Woodson, who was an all-state player at Indianapolis Broad Ripple High School before going on to an All-America run at Indiana, and then on to the NBA as a player and a coach.
"It's always great to come back home," he said. "When I was in the NBA, I lived to come home and play the Pacers.
"This is home. I have a lot family and friends still here. It's good to be back in Indianapolis."
This was the opener of the Hoosier Classic. IU will wrap up the event by hosting Little Rock on Wednesday and Jackson State on Friday.
IUHoosiers.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Quick turnaround? No problem for the No. 12 Indiana Hoosiers.
IU's 86-56 victory over Miami Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, played two days after the Xavier victory, was an early tune-up for a potential March postseason schedule.
That was fine with coach Mike Woodson.
"It was a great job in handling the short days to get prepared," he said. "The way the schedule is set up is like playing in the (NCAA Tournament), which is good for us.
"Playing every two to three days, that's what the schedule is. I have to get these guys ready each time we step on the floor."
Mission accomplished.
IU (4-0) had a 42-16 advantage in points in the paint, 27-12 in points off turnovers. It squeezed the life out of the Redhawk offense, holding it to 32 percent shooting and forcing 14 turnovers.
"This kind of schedule is good," forward Miller Kopp said. "Preparation is huge for a short turnaround. It's what we'll see in the NCAA Tournament and the Big Ten Tournament. It's good to have that experience now.
"It shows everyone the importance of locking in."
As for the stifling defense, Kopp said, "We settled in. We focused in and got a feel for them.
"Once everyone understood (what Miami was doing) and got into the game, it showed. Our defense is unrelenting. Over the course of a game, it continues to get better."
No Hoosier was better than All-America forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, who had 17 points (on 6-for-8 shooting) and 16 rebounds in 25 minutes. He added three assists and a block.
He shredded Miami's double teams and every other defensive strategy it tried.
"He's such a willing passer," guard Tamar Bates said, "it's easy for him to make reads out of the trap.
"He trusts us to make the shot, and if he reposts, we get it back to him. We're fortunate to have him down there. He brings so much attention. He's at such a high level. That's what we expect right now."
It's certainly what Woodson expects.
"When teams trap him, he's figuring it out and getting the ball into the right areas. We have to keep him playing at a high level."
He wasn't the only Hoosier playing at a high level. Guard Jalen Hood-Schifino had 12 points. Kopp and forward Malik Reneau had 10 points each.
The Hoosiers dominated without guard Trey Galloway, who was unavailable for "precautionary" reasons, but was on the bench. Woodson said Galloway was banged up from the Xavier game.
"We have enough bodies, always be next man up," Woodson said. "When called upon, be ready to play."
There was no letdown after Friday's dramatic Xavier victory. IU broke open the game with a 15-3 run in the final four minutes of the first half, 11-0 run in the last 2:27, for a 43-26 halftime lead. The Hoosiers held Miami (1-4) to 26 percent shooting in those first 20 minutes.
Guard Xavier Johnson opened the game with consecutive baskets. Jackson-Davis added another off a rebound for a 6-0 Hoosier start.
Miami pushed ahead 10-9 after eight minutes thanks to three three-pointers and 24-percent Hoosier shooting.
Reneau come off the bench to score. Bates hit a three-pointer off a Johnson assist. Hood-Schifino made a three-pointer, then a two-pointer. Reneau got a rebound and drove for a basket. IU led 21-15 with 8:28 left in the half.
Miami cut it to one. The Hoosiers went on a fast-break surge for a 28-20 lead.
A Race Thompson one-handed dunk off a missed shot made it 32-23.
Then Jackson-Davis took over. He grabbed a rebound, led the fast break, passed to Kopp in the corner for an open three-pointer. Kopp buried it and IU ended the half with a 43-26 lead.
Any chance of a Miami rally ended two minutes into the second half, when Johnson pushed the pace for a pass to streaking Thompson for a dunk, followed by Kopp's second three-pointer for a 51-29 lead.
The advantage swelled to 27 with 11 minutes left. IU cruised from there as Woodson played his second unit and the rest of the roster.
Playing in Indianapolis was a homecoming for Woodson, who was an all-state player at Indianapolis Broad Ripple High School before going on to an All-America run at Indiana, and then on to the NBA as a player and a coach.
"It's always great to come back home," he said. "When I was in the NBA, I lived to come home and play the Pacers.
"This is home. I have a lot family and friends still here. It's good to be back in Indianapolis."
This was the opener of the Hoosier Classic. IU will wrap up the event by hosting Little Rock on Wednesday and Jackson State on Friday.
Team Stats
Miami
IND
FG%
.324
.492
3FG%
.294
.333
FT%
.400
.708
RB
35
46
TO
14
11
STL
5
8
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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