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Indiana Basketball: 5 most important players for IU this season

By Ryan Sullivan

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 02: De'Ron Davis #20 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives to the basket and draws a foul from Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on February 2, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 02: De'Ron Davis #20 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives to the basket and draws a foul from Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on February 2, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 19: De’Ron Davis #20 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall on February 19, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 19: De’Ron Davis #20 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall on February 19, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

5. De’Ron Davis

Senior De’Ron Davis has had his ups and downs throughout his collegiate career in Bloomington.

After battling through a torn achilles, which he suffered during his sophomore season, the 6-foot-10  center returned last season playing 13 minutes per game and averaged five points and just under three rebounds per game.

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His health and conditioning have been a question mark seemingly his entire career, but if the big man can stay in good shape and healthy, he provides front court physicality and defense that the Hoosiers are still thin on, even with the addition of Butler transfer Joey Brunk.

An underrated part of Davis’ game is his touch around the rim and his passing ability. He’s a gifted finisher with the skills to create out of the post, for himself and others.

If Davis can improve his conditioning he projects to be an impact player on both ends but may not have the stats that fill up the box score.

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