Lander said he thought his defense has been getting better, though joked he still had those four fouls to cut down on. 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. Lander played 18 minutes across the past two games after missing time with a leg injury, but he's now unavailable again, and it's unclear if he'll be out beyond Tuesday. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Indiana dominated Penn State in a 74-57 victory on Wednesday night in a game where almost everything went their way. Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. And under a minute later, Maryland left Lander wide-open to shoot a 3. 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. Please check back again later. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Like Lander, fellow freshman Jordan Geronimo, plus starters Race Thompson and Armaan Franklin, have indicated they are willing to wait and see who the next IU coach is before making a final decision. Lander took official visits to Louisville and Michigan in the fall. The five-star recruit is averaging just 3.3 points and 1.8 assists over 13.5 minutes per game to begin the season. Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: Following Saturdays game, Indiana has a week off before hosting Illinois the following weekend. Here Indiana got a bounce-back win Sunday in its first-ever matchup against Merrimack. 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. All rights reserved. czovL3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2 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. 22 TCU in final regular-season road game, Ducks Advance: Rogers Offense, Team Defense Send Huskies Home, Warrant Issued For Jalen Carter On Reckless Driving, Racing Charges In Connection With January 15th Crash. Please update it here. HIs role hasn't grown much so far since the 2020-21 campaign, but that can at least partially be attributed to injury. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mind. He scored just 38 points all year. But now IU needed him. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. I just saw him when he came up limping. Whatever was keeping Khristian Lander off the floor wasnt quite clear then. It's not clear what the suspension was for. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. At the same time, he also found out the bench would only run Indiana will only have seven scholarship players available for Tuesdays game at Northwestern due to disciplinary reasons. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, #4 - GUARD - WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS. He had four fouls though, and one turnover. Videos from court level showed his facial expression of one in obvious pain. WebTrey Galloway Joins Rob Phinisee, Khristian Lander on Indiana's Injured List COLUMBUS, Ohio Indiana sophomore guard Trey Galloway will not play on Monday night against Khiristian decided the day after Archie Miller was fired as IU coach that he would enter the enter the transfer portal, makingit official on Friday morning. Troubs: https://t.co/yjETfu5Jqr Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Lander is coming off the bench for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech. So it was up to Lander to step up. The 6-foot-2 guard appeared in just 13 games this season for the Hoosiers as he was behind Xavier Johnson and Rob Phinisee on the depth chart. Phinisee has missed the last six games with plantar fasciitis. Lander said he has tendinitis. Despite reclassifying, Landerwas consideredthe top-rated Indiana player in the Class of 2020 and 25th nationally. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy And, theres a chance he might not play, added Woodson. Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman. BLOOMINGTON Senior guard Rob Phinisee wont be available for IUs game Saturday at Maryland, but Phinisees injury also does not appear to be season-ending. He drained it, a smooth stroke swishing through the net. Contact Gordon Engelhardt at gordon.engelhardt@courierpress.com or on Twitter @EngGordon. Hed come back in the second half with 8:34 to play and the result of the game largely in hand. It just puts me in a better position for the future. Woodson has previously said hes had to undo a lot of things in Phinisees head. While he wasnt quite ready to take the reins of the point guard position for IU as a freshman, Lander is still a former five-star recruit who has the potential to be a valuable asset for IUs program going forward, if he stays. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. Lander is one of five Indiana players suspended for disciplinary reasons, as Xavier Johnson, Parker Stewart, Tamar Bates and Michael Durr are also out. There was no contact to the lower leg on the previous play to prompt the injury. Michael Durr also did not play Wednesday night. ID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9j Podcast, Box score and MVP as Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, LSU stuns Texas 3-0 with a 9th Inning Home Run. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj 3 reasons IU beat Penn State: So much for a lineup shakeup. It is not certain if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. 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. IU now has just six scholarship players not in the portal, though its unclear if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. "I'm thinking about going 2020 very strongly, but I'm not for sure yet," Lander said Tuesday night. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana basketball's Rob Phinisee won't play in game against Maryland, IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland, Indiana basketball's Rob Phinisee won't play in game against Maryland. In total, Lander scored five points, making both of his only two shots. Lander said Phinisee talked about being the next man up after the senior's injury against Penn State. Former 5-star recruit Khristian Lander to leave IU basketball, Though that time in the role of hero in the center of a court storm after his 20-point performance carrying IU to a win over Purdue. I dont look at positions like that anymore. Lander has already missed a couple of games earlier this season as he battled with a leg injury. It's unclear when the leg issue first cropped up, but it will be the third consecutive absence for Lander. WebKhristian Lander is a 6-1, 160-pound Point Guard from Evansville, IN. Lander totaled 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 17 minutes in Sunday's 87-52 win over North Alabama. He could possibly be day-to-day, Woodson said, suggesting Phinisees status will depend upon the progression of his treatment. Indiana has looked to sophomore Trey Galloway and freshman Tamar Bates as primary ball handlers this season in certain situations. IU vs. Maryland: IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland. 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. 2023 www.courierpress.com. Phinisee has played in 16 games for IU this year averaging just over 20 minutes per game. Lander admitted that the 6-foot-10 Powell has blocked his shot when they played one-on-one. Lander, 5-star PG, picks Indiana, may reclassify, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, No. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham all hit the portal following Millers departure. (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 If Phinisee does miss an extended period of time, Trey Galloway may have to fill the backup point guard role. All rights reserved. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy "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. His next chance to take the court will be a matchup at Iowa on Thursday. Earlier this week, the IU student section was chanting his name. MkZtaWtlLXdvb2Rzb24tZ2l2ZXMtdXBkYXRlLW9uLXJvYi1waGluaXNlZS1z Lander (leg) is not dressed in advance of Monday's matchup against Nebraska, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. If Lander does not return Wednesday, his next chance to return is Monday against Nebraska. Whatever minutes you give us, you better give us the most positive minutes to help us win.. KhrLander in particular has seized the opportunity presented by Rob Phinisee's injury and run with it. It just puts me in a better position for my future.". The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. 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He was also making more plays as a distributor as the season went along. Starters dominate in rout. So, were short-handed. Miller coaxed Lander into forgoing his senior year in year in high school, reclassifying so he could join the IU program in 2020. At this point it's unclear if he will go Wednesday. The Hoosiers might also be able to call on Khristian Lander on Saturday, at least in a limited capacity. A five-star recruit, Lander averaged 10.2 minutes per game off the bench for the Hoosiers. The student section chanted for him to enter the game, and Woodson said he would have played the former five-star recruit once Phinisee went out if he could have. The Hoosiers led wire-to-wire and improved to 13-1 at home this season. The Lander won't suit up for Sunday's game against Minnesota for precautionary reasons due to a sore leg. 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. Lander also battled a leg injury for a significant portion of the season. With March Madness around the corner, is Memphis basketball's buzz back for good? He's not ready to play either. Indiana point guard Rob Phinisee goes down with a leg injury; Woodson discusses status of Phinisee, Lander Indiana backup point guard Robert Phinisee left Phinisee did not appear with IU on the bench for the remainder of the game after his injury. 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 The Hoosiers have just six scholarship players not in the portal. I wont get into his feelings but he knows and understands that he must do whats best for his career moving forward, Keith said. He wasn't really moving, so I figured he had done something.". Despite being dressed, and presumably going through warmups, Lander will be sidelined for a third consecutive game. Lander played 17 minutes and ran the show competently enough. His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue. 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. Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. WebKhristian Lander (born August 9, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of the Conference USA. Insider: IU bullied Maryland in the paint, providing a blueprint for Hoosiers' future success, A happy homecoming: Xavier Johnson continues 'making winning plays' vs. Maryland. Full Roster. Backcourt depth and in particular point guard depth will be a concern. Though, it is still unclear whether or not the freshman guard will return. But he couldnt do that either. Johnson has proven both durable and dependable this season. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. His 10 minutes at Maryland on Saturday was a chance for him to regain some comfort on the court after missing so much time. It appears he is trending to a return against the Boilermakers. Turk: https://t.co/aRNN2sie3Q https://t.co/kuAtEcivWv, Thoughts? "We've got to get Khristian ready because he is not able to play either. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham have all hit the portal following Millers departure. Lander (leg) did not play in the game versus Purdue on Thursday despite being dressed for the game. He flashed his passing ability, with 30 assists in 26 games, demonstrating that he could break down defenses off the bounce. 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. With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. All Rights Reserved. Hoyas lost 88-44 that day. Taras: https://t.co/tOK2jYADFS Weve got to defend off the dribble, and weve got to do it for 40 minutes.. Lander (13 games): 2.9 points, .9 assists, .8 rebounds, 45.2 FG% in 8.8 minutes per game. Jack Magee was the coach and the Hoyas finished 3-23. Lander said he has tendinitis. I got faith in everybody that wears this uniform, Woodson said. 1 seed in West, Scouting report: No. Thats where their strengths are, at the point guard position, and the shooting guard, Woodson said. We didnt have Khristian today, hes out. He hit just 25.7% of his shots from the field, though he had back-to-back seven-point outings versus Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season, connecting on 6-of-13 in those games. It's just physical right now.". WebKhristian Lander #4. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw His stint in the first half lasted just three minutes. That's why he didn't play tonight, so we've got to get one of them back," Woodson added. b24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3Mu Lander dealt with a nagging knee injury for much of the year, but even when he was healthy, he didn't play much. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in His next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Penn State. If the coaching hire isnt a good fit for Khristian, he has to have options, Keith Lander, Khristians father, told the Courier & Press on Friday. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Lander had dressed in some of IUs most recent games and against Maryland, he finally made his return. Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. dW1lbnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFz Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they planto stay at IU. 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An iconic moment: The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. So with that being said, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal. IH0pKCk7Cjwvc2NyaXB0PgoKPG5vc2NyaXB0PgogIDxpbWcgc3JjPSJodHRw 8h. c2VlLXMtaW5qdXJ5IgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBz The development of Trey Galloway Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. After missing last game with a sore leg, Lander was spotted warming up ahead of Thursday's action against Iowa. Lander is Indiana's first commitment in the 2021 class, but the Hoosiers do have three signees in 2020: in-state shooting guards Trey Galloway and Anthony Leal and three-star small forward Jordan Geronimo. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 Phinisee is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a painful condition involving tissue inflammation in the foot. Full circle. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | pic.twitter.com/MnHVdMOGqW Khristian Lander The Hoosiers earned the No. Its a big dribble-drive team, a big isolation time. 2023 www.heraldtimesonline.com. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. Hes scoring 5.4 points per game, but playing some of the best defensive basketball of his career, now in Woodsons system. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. Lander had minimal production over the first five games of his collegiate career, but he logged double figures in the scoring column for the first time during Sunday's blowout win. 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With Phinisees long term status unclear, Lander is going to have an expended role off the bench. WebKhristian Lander Position: G Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Class: Junior Hometown: Evansville, Ind. After the game, IU coach Mike Woodson did not have a diagnosis of Phinisees injury. Lander has received fairly constant criticism during his year and a half as a Hoosier. Doyel: Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. 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. The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm Luke Frampton #14. Lander has been inactive since Dec. 22 and will likely be eased back into action. The last time before tonight that Georgetown lost by 40 or more was on 12/27/1971 at No. 2 Marquette. If he plays he should be in for his normal role off the bench in the backcourt. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg He's gotta be evaluated probably sometime tomorrow.. The 6-3 junior has averaged The former five-star recruit had not seen the court since December 22nd but has the talent to carve out a spot in the rotation. He was walking back to the bench with the trainers. Talk about it inside The Hoops Forum or The Football Forum, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo 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. 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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. Lander was seen with tape on his knee. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander Lander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready. I can play Gallo at some (point). Lander is Archie Miller's first five-star pledge since Romeo Langford in the 2018 class. "I didn't see the play. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference . Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. Phinisee is among Woodsons most-trusted veterans and bench players, and an able foil to Xavier Johnson, IUs starting point guard. 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