Indiana basketball is not ready & more takeaways vs. No. 8 Kansas

#1. Trayce Jackson-Davis is playing like an average big man in the Big Ten, looking soft and uninterested

Over his last four games, Jackson-Davis is averaging just 12.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and 8.8 shot attempts per game, along with 8.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes. During this stretch, the Hoosiers are 1-3 and have lost those three games by an average margin of 17.0 points.

Yes, Jackson-Davis finished Saturday’s contest with a career-high nine (!) blocks, yet still seemed very unimpactful both offensively and defensively.

The Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year has not been playing up to the hype and has shot 50.0 percent or worse in each of the Hoosiers’ three losses this season. Matter of fact, Indiana basketball is just 4-11 (.267) when Jackson-Davis shoots 50.0 percent or worse from the field in games, losing 10 straight such games since 2021-22.