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Indiana Basketball: Thomas Bryant’s most important moments with the Hoosiers

By Jordan Maly

Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Thomas Bryant (31) reacts in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Thomas Bryant (31) reacts in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 Big Ten Tournament vs. Michigan
March 11, 2016

Unfortunately, this game is not memorable for the Thomas Bryant throw down. This was Friday of the Big Ten Tournament, Indiana had the No. 1 seed. Indiana lost on a last second turnover which turned into the go-ahead three-point shot for Michigan, but we’re not here to talk about that.

Bryant’s dunk in this game was flat out nasty. First and foremost, after the rebound and dish to Blackmon, Bryant flew past his teammates and was among the first down the floor. This is a major plus for his NBA draft stock. His ability to run the floor and push the tempo should fit great with the new construction of NBA teams.

I will say this, Bryant after the dunk motored his way down to play defense. In that same instance, one of his weaknesses was exposed. He was under the rim protecting and bailed out on a switch which leads to the easy score for Michigan. Regardless of the defense of lapse, the dunk was massive and it made the fans erupt.

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