MICHAEL MAROT
Thompson leads No. 11 Hoosiers past Little Rock 87-68

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2022 08:47 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The first shot Race Thompson took Wednesday night bloodied

Duke forward Mark Mitchell, center, scramble for a loose ball with Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr., left, and Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 6 Kansas rallies late to beat No. 7 Duke 69-64

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2022 12:38 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. provided a calm, steadying

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts after a score against Michigan State during the second half on an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT

By Michael Marot Nov. 15, 2022 10:27 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State found a way to finish. The search

Indiana guard Xavier Johnson brings the ball up the court while being defended by Bethune-Cookman guard Marcus Garrett during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 13 Indiana uses 3s to blow out Bethune-Cookman 101-49

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2022 10:47 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Mike Woodson finally took advantage of a

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots while being defended by Morehead State forward LJ Bryan (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 13 Hoosiers rout Morehead State 88-53 in season opener

By Michael Marot Nov. 07, 2022 09:15 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana star Trayce Jackson-Davis looked even better than

FILE - Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Jan. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. David Jenkins Jr. wanted to close out his college basketball career at a school where he would be pushed. He chose Purdue. Turns out the young Boilermakers may benefit most from the sixth-year senior's long journey to West Lafayette. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Jenkins brings years of experience to young Purdue squad

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2022 01:36 PM EDT
David Jenkins Jr. made a checklist for what he wanted on his final stop on a six

FILE - Indiana guard Xavier Johnson (0) drives past Wyoming's Xavier DuSell (53) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Xavier Johnson faced the stark reality his basketball days could be over when an April police chase ended in his arrest in a Bloomington parking lot. Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson gave him a second chance. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Focused Xavier Johnson could be X-factor for No. 13 Hoosiers

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2022 06:32 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Xavier Johnson faced the stark reality his basketball days

FILE - Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Coach Matt Painter intends to pin his Big Ten and national championship title hopes on the 7-foot-4, 290-pound junior becoming the Boilermakers' newest center of attention. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue's Edey moves from role player to center of attention

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2022 11:50 AM EDT
Purdue center Zach Edey always stood out. Whether he was striking out

FILE - Indiana guard Xavier Johnson (0) is guarded by Wyoming's Xavier DuSell (53) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 15, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Johnson made a smooth transition last season after leaving Pittsburgh. He became Indiana's starting point guard job, kept it all season and played his best basketball in February and March.(AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
No. 13 Indiana must manage expectations as Big Ten favorite

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2022 11:43 AM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis spent three seasons putting a personal

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clifford's masterful final drive sends Penn St. past Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2022 01:03 AM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Sean Clifford avenged his biggest mistake Thursday night

Butler's new head coach Thad Matta speaks after he was introduced during an NCAA college basketball news conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Matta's comeback includes rekindling Butler's winning ways

By Michael Marot Apr. 06, 2022 06:08 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Thad Matta's first head coaching tenue at Butler lasted one

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) shoots over Colorado State forward James Moors (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan in Sweet 16 again as Brooks puts away Vols late

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2022 08:24 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Brooks returned for one final college season with the goal of

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks with guard Zakai Zeigler, right, during the first half of a college basketball game against Longwood in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee uses balanced offense to beat Longwood 88-56

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2022 05:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tennessee used its stout defense to win the Southeastern

Colorado State guard Kendle Moore fights for a rebound with Michigan forward Moussa Diabate, rear, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Collins provides spark, Michigan beats Colorado State 75-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2022 02:39 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Frankie Collins made a starting debut that Michigan fans

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James celebrates after cutting down part of the net after the team defeated Texas A&M during an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tennessee has something to prove, and it's not NCAA seeding

By Michael Marot Mar. 16, 2022 07:07 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tennessee arrived in Indianapolis with a single focus and little

Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reacts with Rob Phinisee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana eager for 1st NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2022 04:53 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Mike Woodson accepted the Indiana coaching job last spring,

Iowa players celebrate with the trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Iowa won 75-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Iowa closes out No. 9 Purdue 75-66 for Big Ten title

By Michael Marot Mar. 13, 2022 05:59 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa forward Keegan Murray grabbed the Big Ten Tournament trophy,

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes to the basket against Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 9 Purdue gets past Michigan State 75-70, into title game

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2022 06:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden Ivey gave No. 9 Purdue the production and energy it needed

The Indiana bench reacts after a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in the semifinal round at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bohannon banks long, late 3, No. 24 Iowa beats Indiana 80-77

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2022 03:46 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon couldn't recall how many times he

Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) shoots against Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Spartans pull away late to beat No. 12 Wisconsin 69-63

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2022 09:03 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Bingham Jr. embraced being the game-changer Friday night.