Indiana University Athletics
MBB: Indiana Basketball Game Notes – Game 5: vs. Little Rock
11/21/2022 6:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Opening Tip
• Indiana University continues its 123rd season of competition in men's basketball with the second of three matchups in the second-annual Hoosier Classic. The Hoosiers will host Little Rock at 6:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 23 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The game will be broadcasted on BTN.
• The Trojans are coached by fifth-year head coach Darrell Walker, who played 10 seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Washington Bullets, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls.
Game Information
Nov. 23, 2022 • 6:30 PM ET • Hoosier Classic
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.
TV: BTN (Kevin Kugler, Stephen Bardo)
Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)
Series History: Indiana leads, 2-0
Last Meeting: IU 77, LR 53 on Dec. 29, 1994 in Indianapolis
Series History
• Indiana and Little Rock will meet on the hardwood for the third time on Wednesday evening. Indiana has won the previous two matchups by an average of 26.0 points.
• The Hoosiers will finish the Classic with a matchup against Jackson State at 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 25. Little Rock will close the event with a 1 p.m. ET tip against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Last Time Out
• Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis recorded his 33rd-career double-double with 17 points and 16 points in Indiana's 86-56 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the first contest of the Hoosier Classic. In his last three games, the Center Grove product has made 28-of-34 (82.4%) shots from the field.
• True freshman forward Malik Reneau tallied 10 points, four rebounds, and a career-best three steals in the win over the RedHawks. True freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino contributed a season-high 12 points and five boards.
• Fifth-year senior forward Miller Kopp added 10 points, his second double-figure scoring output of the season.
Bench Mob
• The Hoosier bench has outscored opponents 143-47 through three games. The second unit has accounted for 40.2% of IU's scoring output this season.
• True freshman forward Malik Reneau and junior forward Jordan Geronimo are second and sixth, respectively, in scoring on the Hoosiers this season. The frontcourt duo averages 18.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per contest on 30-of-45 shooting (67.7%) from the floor.
• Sophomore guard Tamar Bates and sophomore guard Trey Galloway lead the second unit backcourt. The guards have combined for a 2.6-1 assist-turnover ratio and are shooting 5-of-14 (35.7%) from the 3-point line this season.
Jumping Jordan Geronimo
• Junior forward Jordan Geronimo is second on the team in bench scoring at 7.0 points per game. He is currently shooting 66.7% from the floor in 13 minutes per game.
• He swatted a career-best five shots in the win over Miami on Nov. 29.
Reneau for Two
• True freshman forward Malik Reneau leads all Hoosiers in bench points (46), rebounds (19), and steals (5) despite only seeing 17.4 minutes of run per outing.
Double Double, Double Double (CAREER)
Trayce Jackson-Davis: 33; last vs. Miami (Ohio), 11/20/22
Race Thompson: 8; last at Michigan State, 2/12/22
Xavier Johnson: 3; last at Purdue, 3/5/22
Jordan Geronimo: 1; vs. Merrimack, 12/12/21
Longest-Tenured DI MBB Radio Announcers
55th season - Ray Goss, Duquesne
54th season - Bill Hillgrove, Pittsburgh
52nd season - Jay Jacobs, West Virginia
50th season - Don Fischer, Indiana
50th season - Kevin McKinney, Wyoming
49th season - Rich Chvotkin, Georgetown
45th season - John Cox, Southern Miss
• Indiana University continues its 123rd season of competition in men's basketball with the second of three matchups in the second-annual Hoosier Classic. The Hoosiers will host Little Rock at 6:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 23 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The game will be broadcasted on BTN.
• The Trojans are coached by fifth-year head coach Darrell Walker, who played 10 seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Washington Bullets, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls.
Game Information
Nov. 23, 2022 • 6:30 PM ET • Hoosier Classic
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.
TV: BTN (Kevin Kugler, Stephen Bardo)
Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)
Series History: Indiana leads, 2-0
Last Meeting: IU 77, LR 53 on Dec. 29, 1994 in Indianapolis
Series History
• Indiana and Little Rock will meet on the hardwood for the third time on Wednesday evening. Indiana has won the previous two matchups by an average of 26.0 points.
• The Hoosiers are 26-0 against teams currently in the Ohio Valley Conference, including an 88-53 victory over Morehead State to open the 2022-23 season.
Hoosier Classic History
• The Hoosiers are 4-0 all time as hosts of the Hoosier Classic. This season's field includes Jackson State, Little Rock, and Miami (Ohio)
• The Hoosiers will finish the Classic with a matchup against Jackson State at 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 25. Little Rock will close the event with a 1 p.m. ET tip against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Last Time Out
• Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis recorded his 33rd-career double-double with 17 points and 16 points in Indiana's 86-56 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the first contest of the Hoosier Classic. In his last three games, the Center Grove product has made 28-of-34 (82.4%) shots from the field.
• True freshman forward Malik Reneau tallied 10 points, four rebounds, and a career-best three steals in the win over the RedHawks. True freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino contributed a season-high 12 points and five boards.
• Fifth-year senior forward Miller Kopp added 10 points, his second double-figure scoring output of the season.
Bench Mob
• The Hoosier bench has outscored opponents 143-47 through three games. The second unit has accounted for 40.2% of IU's scoring output this season.
• True freshman forward Malik Reneau and junior forward Jordan Geronimo are second and sixth, respectively, in scoring on the Hoosiers this season. The frontcourt duo averages 18.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per contest on 30-of-45 shooting (67.7%) from the floor.
• Sophomore guard Tamar Bates and sophomore guard Trey Galloway lead the second unit backcourt. The guards have combined for a 2.6-1 assist-turnover ratio and are shooting 5-of-14 (35.7%) from the 3-point line this season.
Jumping Jordan Geronimo
• Junior forward Jordan Geronimo is second on the team in bench scoring at 7.0 points per game. He is currently shooting 66.7% from the floor in 13 minutes per game.
• He swatted a career-best five shots in the win over Miami on Nov. 29.
Reneau for Two
• True freshman forward Malik Reneau leads all Hoosiers in bench points (46), rebounds (19), and steals (5) despite only seeing 17.4 minutes of run per outing.
Double Double, Double Double (CAREER)
Trayce Jackson-Davis: 33; last vs. Miami (Ohio), 11/20/22
Race Thompson: 8; last at Michigan State, 2/12/22
Xavier Johnson: 3; last at Purdue, 3/5/22
Jordan Geronimo: 1; vs. Merrimack, 12/12/21
Longest-Tenured DI MBB Radio Announcers
55th season - Ray Goss, Duquesne
54th season - Bill Hillgrove, Pittsburgh
52nd season - Jay Jacobs, West Virginia
50th season - Don Fischer, Indiana
50th season - Kevin McKinney, Wyoming
49th season - Rich Chvotkin, Georgetown
45th season - John Cox, Southern Miss
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