IUBB Preseason Player Power Rankings

With a roster rich with talent, Woody is surely in store for some difficult decisions as he works to establish an effective rotation while keeping his players happy. As he begins his preparations in constructing how the minutes will be allocated, he will need to begin by identifying each respective players' role within the overall infrastructure of the squad.

But it also has a lot to do with defining the most talented/skilled guys on the court who stand to benefit the team in terms of the most important aspect of the game of basketball: WINNING.

Mike Woodson has assembled a team that is legitimately 12-deep. But of the 12, who is at the top of the Hoosier hierarchy?

12. Langdon Hatton

Of this entire collection of skilled tradesman, Hatton is probably the one who initially has the longest path to steady playing time. Sure, his 6'10", 240 pound frame bode well for his chances of spelling Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau from battling down low in the trenches from time to time, but the Bellarmine product will have to make the most of his opportunities as they come throughout his senior season.

11. Anthony Leal

Were it not for Indiana's highly crowded guard/wing rotation, Anthony Leal would likely be due for a much larger role in the season to come. While he may not have put up massive numbers in 2023-2024 (aside from his 47.4% splash rate from 3), he definitely had some massive moments in clutch time. He should still see a steady diet of minutes this year, just not a major upgrade in terms of his role.