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Indiana Basketball: Ranking Hoosiers’ toughest games in December

By Trevor Gersmehl

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Aleem Ford #2 helps Nate Reuvers #35 of the Wisconsin Badgers up after a foul in the first half of their game against the New Mexico Lobos at Barclays Center on November 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Aleem Ford #2 helps Nate Reuvers #35 of the Wisconsin Badgers up after a foul in the first half of their game against the New Mexico Lobos at Barclays Center on November 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: Head coach Leonard Hamilton of the Florida State Seminoles looks on during the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Honda Center on March 28, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: Head coach Leonard Hamilton of the Florida State Seminoles looks on during the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Honda Center on March 28, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

1. Florida State Seminoles

Currently sitting just outside of the top 25, Florida State will make the jump to being ranked after knocking off No. 17 Tennessee on November 29, and then Purdue the following day.

After an opening night loss against Pitt, the Seminoles have rattled off seven straight wins that also include a 12-point victory on the road against No. 6 Florida, in addition to the two already mentioned.

Florida State is a formidable opponent that has already been battle-tested, beating several talented teams. The Seminoles don’t have a single standout player, but they work as a team on the defensive end and reap the results. They are among the top-tier of teams in both steals, blocks, and defense, holding opponents to an abysmal 36 percent from the field so far this season.

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This game is important for Indiana to come out and make a statement. It’s no secret that the Hoosiers haven’t played a high-major opponent yet this season, and it’s time to see if playing weaker competition served them well as we transition into tougher matchups.

This will be IU’s first nationally televised game this season, and getting a win against an ACC opponent would give this team the confidence it needs to get through a tough rest of the month.

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