Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. It's @jackeichel who breaks the ice for the @GoldenKnights! Lander has been inactive since Dec. 22 and will likely be eased back into action. He averaged more His stint in the first half lasted just three minutes. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. If Phinisee does miss an extended period of time, Trey Galloway may have to fill the backup point guard role. Phinisee did not appear with IU on the bench for the remainder of the game after his injury. He wasn't really moving, so I figured he had done something.". After missing last game with a sore leg, Lander was spotted warming up ahead of Thursday's action against Iowa. Troch: https://t.co/0KyrQUwdh4 d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy After so much time sitting on the bench without coming in at all, its much needed experience to potentially earn a more permanent role in the rotation for the future. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. So with that being said, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal. Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. Lander (leg) is not dressed in advance of Monday's matchup against Nebraska, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. "I have just had a great relationship and it's [done] nothing but built and gotten stronger, and they've proved to me everything that they've told me thus far," Lander said of the Hoosiers. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander would have played against the Nittany Lions if he had been available, following Phinisees injury. Phinisee is among Woodsons most-trusted veterans and bench players, and an able foil to Xavier Johnson, IUs starting point guard. Weve got to defend off the dribble, and weve got to do it for 40 minutes.. Magee was fired and John Thompson Jr was hired in the spring of 1972. All four Indiana players who entered the transfer portal this spring have now decided where theyll play next season. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj He was 11th in the Class of 2021, per 247 Sports. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they intend to stay at IU. And with IU, you dont know what you dont know., Khristian made the following statement on a social media post: "I wanted to take some time to think about what I wanted to do that would put me in the best position. Lander said he thought his defense has been getting better, though joked he still had those four fouls to cut down on. Lander closed Saturday's 70-59 victory over FIU with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes. The five-star recruit is averaging just 3.3 points and 1.8 assists over 13.5 minutes per game to begin the season. Today: Khristian Lander. Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. The senior has dealt with several injuries throughout his career, including his ankles. He flashed his passing ability, with 30 assists in 26 games, demonstrating that he could break down defenses off the bounce. Lander said Phinisee talked about being the next man up after the senior's injury against Penn State. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Just over a minute after he came in, Lander found Trayce Jackson-Davis in stride heading toward the basket, recording a smooth assist as the star forward flushed a dunk. FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. IU vs. Maryland: IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. It's unclear when the leg issue first cropped up, but it will be the third consecutive absence for Lander. Its definitely exploratory to understand what those options are.. Jordan Rawls #2. The only negative occurrence of the game came at the 7:21 mark of the first half, when senior guard and hero of the Purdue upset, Rob Phinisee, went down with an injury. Khristian Lander was the hot topic Sunday, after an 81-49 stroll of a win over Merrimack. I appreciate all Hoosier fans forever, no matter what happens.. Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman. b24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3Mu He only had three points, but he also had just one turnover after having four the previous game. Khristian Lander News, Rumors & Injury Update | Indiana Hoosiers - SportsOverdose Indiana Hoosiers Basketball#4 | G Khristian Lander Rumors & News (Jason Kelce and his friends are in the bar, BTW) https://t.co/DIvLF7sSkQ, Update from the #LetsGoOilers garage https://t.co/B8rIKchfXs, CJ McCollum hit the skyhook off the bounce This shift was much better, even as he picked up two more fouls. The freshman is only averaging 3.0 points and 1.0 assists in 9.2 minutes per contest, so his prolonged absence hasn't had much of an impact on Indiana's rotation. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they planto stay at IU. Khristian Lander could miss the matchup against the No. 8 Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans, The Plus/Minus: UVA womens basketball falls to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament, Xavier basketball plays possibly best game of the season to beat Providence. Backcourt depth and in particular point guard depth will be a concern. Previously: Logan Duncomb, Tamar Bates, Anthony Leal, Trey For the second straight offseason, Indiana guard Khristian Lander has entered his name to the NCAA transfer portal. Somehow we gotta get Khristian ready to play, Woodson said. He knew something was clearly wrong. Lander (leg) is dressed ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | I was ready to play.. anMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwog Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The last time before tonight that Georgetown lost by 40 or more was on 12/27/1971 at No. Lander hasn't played since Dec. 22 due to a leg injury, but coach Mike Woodson said that the redshirt freshman could return against the Terrapins. Lander was suspended for Tuesday's game at Northwestern for disciplinary reasons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Phinisee is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a painful condition involving tissue inflammation in the foot. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. He committed two fouls and headed right back to the bench. IUs media guide reported Lander to have missed time recently with a sore leg.. Whatever minutes you give us, you better give us the most positive minutes to help us win.. He will miss Saturday's game at Maryland, and with Khristian He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. The team will see how Lander feels Saturday prior to determining his status, and he'll be on a minutes restriction if he's available. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles_fantasy, Who wins the ACC now? Rob Phinisee didnt play due to a leg injury he suffered during the St. Johns game. Indiana's Khristian Lander Pulls Out of Transfer Portal, Stays With Hoosiers Indiana freshman Khristian Lander has decided to stay at Indiana, and has withdrawn 18 Ohio State Buckeyes. Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. There doesn't seem to be any recent rumors or news. His 10 minutes at Maryland on Saturday was a chance for him to regain some comfort on the court after missing so much time. Despite reclassifying, Landerwas consideredthe top-rated Indiana player in the Class of 2020 and 25th nationally. Lander also battled a leg injury for a significant portion of the season. Please check back again later. He's not ready to play either. Lander has missed the last five games with a leg injury. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Luke Frampton #14. He has been a key rotation piece off the wing but could also slide over and play the point in a pinch. So much for a lineup shakeup. All Rights Reserved. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. c2VlLXMtaW5qdXJ5IgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBz Lander averaged 21 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists as a junior at Reitz and finished his prep career with 1,314 points. The Hoosiers earned the No. Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad. 8h. Coach Mike Woodson confirmed during a Zoom call Friday that Phinisee, who left during the first half of Wednesdays win against Penn State and did not return, wont be able to play Saturday. Hes actually playing a higher percentage of available minutes in conference play than overall, and when hes been able to stay out of foul trouble he has been consistently among Indianas leaders in minutes per game. Lander (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Sunday against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. His next chance to take the court will be a matchup at Iowa on Thursday. Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. The Hoosiers might also be able to call on Khristian Lander on Saturday, at least in a limited capacity. The senior guard has been one of IUs top bench players this season, especially on the defensive end. He made multiple trips to Indiana, including a visit for Hoosier Hysteria in October. Miller coaxed Lander into forgoing his senior year in year in high school, reclassifying so he could join the IU program in 2020. bS9uZXdzL21pa2Utd29vZHNvbi1naXZlcy11cGRhdGUtb24tcm9iLXBoaW5p Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mind. And under a minute later, Maryland left Lander wide-open to shoot a 3. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready. The 6-3 junior has averaged 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Hilltoppers after transferring from Indiana. Lander participated in pregame warmups Saturday, but he'll be unavailable once again. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/Ur1qNYd1q1, pics that go HARD https://t.co/SnNtQmSQCC, Playing for each other + playing for the win. Lander (knee) is dressed out again for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander (leg) did not play in the game versus Purdue on Thursday despite being dressed for the game. All those guys are capable of beating you off the dribble. 'Run a play for me': Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. Lander played 17 minutes and ran the show competently enough. If he plays he should be in for his normal role off the bench in the backcourt. Guards Trey Galloway Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would once again be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Thursdays game against Maryland. Emmanuel Akot #13. "Don't know right now," IU head coach Mike Woodson said postgame. To keep earning more playing time, Lander said Woodson wants to see more of Lander running the floor that he can run the offense without looking over to Woodson for directions. WebIndiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. Pelicans-Blazers is tied in Q3 on ESPN https://t.co/tGKFCYWAOW. Here are five takeaways from Indianas regular Just an hour before tip of Sundays game at Minnesota, Indiana announced that Rob Phinisee will be available to play for the first time since Jan. 26. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Woodson has previously said hes had to undo a lot of things in Phinisees head. eW5jID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJz Dontaie Allen #11. Five-star junior Khristian Lander announced his commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night, choosing the in-state school over the Louisville Cardinals, Michigan Wolverines and Memphis Tigers. With just under five minutes to go, Lander scored his first points since late November in a loss against Syracuse a layup that put IU up 63-46. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham have all hit the portal following Millers departure. https://t.co/dBZsL130ha. Full Roster. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander I just saw him when he came up limping. Phinisee is two games removed from a legendary 20-point performance to help Indiana secure their first victory over Purdue since 2016. Lander had two shifts on Saturday. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Lander continues to be part of Western Kentucky's starting lineup while Emmanuel Akot (head) is out. He couldnt. He hasn't played since Feb. 15, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available during the Big Ten Tournament. That's why he didn't play tonight, so we've got to get one of them back," Woodson added. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Lander, a former top 30 recruit from Evansville, appeared in 39 career games for the Hoosiers and averaged 2.4 points and 1.1 Indiana concluded the 2021-22 regular season with an 18-12 record and a 9-11 mark in Big Ten play. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue. Lander had an up-and-down season in 2020-21 after skipping his senior season at Evansville Reitz and arriving to IU a year early. Hed only play 10 minutes in IUs 68-55 win he was never going to be expected for much more in his return and his coach was pleased with his efforts. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. It appears he is trending to a return against the Boilermakers. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. Indiana has looked to sophomore Trey Galloway and freshman Tamar Bates as primary ball handlers this season in certain situations. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Elijah Hughey #10. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm "He would have been in there if he could have been. The 6-foot-2 freshman has appeared in eight games, putting up 3.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.4 steals on 10.6 minutes per game this season. Please update it here. His next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Penn State. But he couldnt do that either. I dont look at positions like that anymore. 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Talk about it inside The With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Phinisee wrapped his arms around teammates and turned straight for the locker room. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. Videos from court level showed his facial expression of one in obvious pain. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. The Hoosiers led wire-to-wire and improved to 13-1 at home this season. OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmluZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNvbSUyRm5ld3Ml MjI3MzMxMDIiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2luZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNv The development of Trey Galloway The 81-49 win brings the Hoosiers to 8-2 on the season. Landers should work in off the bench at some point in Saturday's contest. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: statistics | Lander's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Purdue, though it's also possible the rotation tightens up for what should be a closely-contested matchup. WebLatest on Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN KhrLander in particular has seized the opportunity presented by Rob Phinisee's injury and run with it. Durham, in particular, announced he intends to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 2021-22. The 6-3 junior has averaged Its a big dribble-drive team, a big isolation time. Woodsons more immediate concern will be Maryland, a team with strong guards and a remit to drive the ball. 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Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? But while the sophomore was dressed, he could not play. WebKhristian Lander is a 6-1, 160-pound Point Guard from Evansville, IN. Heres the full release: Indiana University mens basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that the five players disciplined EVANSTON, Ill. Trey Galloway found out Tuesday morning hed be starting at point guard for Indianas game at Northwestern less than 12 hours before tipoff. Its that simple.. Lander (leg) didn't appear in Sunday's 80-62 loss to Michigan. 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I feel like whenever my time is, whenever Im bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy They got off to a slower start and struggled to work through the zone at first, but All four Indiana players who entered the transfer portal have committed to new schools, Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios, Indiana guard Khristian Lander enters the transfer portal, Five takeaways from Indianas regular season, Rob Phinisee is available to play against Minnesota; Trey Galloway, Khristian Lander remain out, Khristian Lander, Trey Galloway will not play in Thursdays game against Maryland, Trey Galloway, Khristian Lander will not play at Ohio State, Indianas five suspended players will be available for Saturdays game at Michigan State, They broke the rules: Suspensions plague a shorthanded Indiana in loss at Northwestern, Mike Woodson suspends five IU players for Tuesdays game at Northwestern, Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win at Maryland, Five takeaways from Indianas win over Penn State, Five takeaways from Indianas win over Merrimack, Five takeaways from Indianas loss against Iowa, Indianas defense nonexistent in 90-68 loss to Iowa. Welcome to Thats A Wrap, our player-by-player recap of the 2021-2022 Indiana Hoosiers. Everybodys got to pitch in and play their part. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers G Khristian Lander from CBS Sports c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following a Indianas five players who were suspended for Tuesdays game at Northwestern will be available on Saturday at Michigan State, the program announced. Michael Durr also did not play Wednesday night. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, What's real, what's fake, and what to make of Creighton, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Don't know right now, Woodson said. 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