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Indiana basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman: Six takeaways from 52-point win

By Connor O’Keefe

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) congratulates teammates Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0). (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) congratulates teammates Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0). (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) /
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Trayce Jackson-Davis #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

#2. Trayce Jackson-Davis was quiet in his 21-point performance

It might sound like I’m being stubborn, but Trayce Jackson-Davis posted 21 points, six rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes. He was 9-for-10 from the field and 3-for-3 from the charity stripe, but it didn’t really feel like he made a huge impact on the game.

Jackson-Davis had a big dunk, a couple of decent plays in the post, but besides that, he was just existing out there. That’s not a Wooden Award player. Yes, he’s not 100 percent healthy at the moment, but when facing off against lesser opponents in a very hyped-up season, I expect a lot more from our senior leader and captain.

The Preseason B1G Player of the Year is averaging 18.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks. Jackson-Davis, in my opinion, is being outplayed by his freshman backup, Malik Reneau.

Look for Jackson-Davis to pick things up in the Gavitt Tipoff against Xavier on November 18, especially facing off against a tough frontcourt of Jack Nunge and Zach Freemantle.

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