Indiana Point Guard Khristian Lander Enters Transfer Portal Again. Lander (leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. Starters dominate in rout. Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. Hes hardly played any significant minutes and for every flash of the talent that made him a prep star coming out of Evansville, hes shown as much of his age and inexperience. Jordan Rawls #2. Phinisee is two games removed from a legendary 20-point performance to help Indiana secure their first victory over Purdue since 2016. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following a back injury, will return for another season. Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following a Indianas five players who were suspended for Tuesdays game at Northwestern will be available on Saturday at Michigan State, the program announced. Everybodys got to pitch in and play their part. If IU keeps playing like it did vs. Maryland, what is Hoosiers' ceiling? aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Landers should work in off the bench at some point in Saturday's contest. He was walking back to the bench with the trainers. Earlier this week, the IU student section was chanting his name. Lander is Indiana's first commitment in the 2021 class, but the Hoosiers do have three signees in 2020: in-state shooting guards Trey Galloway and Anthony Leal and three-star small forward Jordan Geronimo. Indiana senior guard Rob Phinisee suffered a foot injury on Wednesday, and has plantar fasciitis. I wont get into his feelings but he knows and understands that he must do whats best for his career moving forward, Keith said. It just puts me in a better position for the future. After missing last game with a sore leg, Lander was spotted warming up ahead of Thursday's action against Iowa. Lander is Archie Miller's first five-star pledge since Romeo Langford in the 2018 class. Indiana's Khristian Lander Pulls Out of Transfer Portal, Stays With Hoosiers Indiana freshman Khristian Lander has decided to stay at Indiana, and has withdrawn VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Indiana freshman guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Friday, becoming the sixth Hoosier to do so since the end of the season. Lander has been inactive since Dec. 22 and will likely be eased back into action. Moving forward, I want to make sure that I grow in an atmosphere that suits me best. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Tennessee win soured by knee injury to Zeigler. "He would have been in there if he could have been. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Tyler Olden #12. It's unclear when the leg issue first cropped up, but it will be the third consecutive absence for Lander. Lander averaged 21 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists as a junior at Reitz and finished his prep career with 1,314 points. A five-star recruit, Lander averaged 10.2 minutes per game off the bench for the Hoosiers. Please update it here. Its a big dribble-drive team, a big isolation time. Lander has missed the last five games with a leg injury. OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmluZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNvbSUyRm5ld3Ml Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. So much for a lineup shakeup. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. Former 5-star recruit Khristian Lander to leave IU basketball, Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham have all hit the portal following Millers departure. Lander's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Purdue, though it's also possible the rotation tightens up for what should be a closely-contested matchup. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Durham, in particular, announced he intends to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 2021-22. Mike Woodson gave it to him. Khiristian decided the day after Archie Miller was fired as IU coach that he would enter the enter the transfer portal, makingit official on Friday morning. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Weve got to defend off the dribble, and weve got to do it for 40 minutes.. Khristian Lander was the hot topic Sunday, after an 81-49 stroll of a win over Merrimack. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. He was 11th in the Class of 2021, per 247 Sports. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander The 6-foot-2 guard appeared in just 13 games this season for the Hoosiers as he was behind Xavier Johnson and Rob Phinisee on the depth chart. HIs role hasn't grown much so far since the 2020-21 campaign, but that can at least partially be attributed to injury. Playing for Indiana Elite on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit last spring and summer, Lander averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. WebKhristian Lander is a 6-1, 160-pound Point Guard from Evansville, IN. Here Indiana got a bounce-back win Sunday in its first-ever matchup against Merrimack. That's why he didn't play tonight, so we've got to get one of them back," Woodson added. Though that time in the role of hero in the center of a court storm after his 20-point performance carrying IU to a win over Purdue. The senior has dealt with several injuries throughout his career, including his ankles. If he plays he should be in for his normal role off the bench in the backcourt. High school career [ edit] Lander played basketball for FJ Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. 8 Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans, The Plus/Minus: UVA womens basketball falls to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament, Xavier basketball plays possibly best game of the season to beat Providence. Full Roster. https://t.co/dBZsL130ha. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Podcast, Box score and MVP as Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, LSU stuns Texas 3-0 with a 9th Inning Home Run. Phinisee is among Woodsons most-trusted veterans and bench players, and an able foil to Xavier Johnson, IUs starting point guard. If Lander does not return Wednesday, his next chance to return is Monday against Nebraska. Lander (leg) is warming up and will return Saturday against Maryland, Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier reports. Contact Gordon Engelhardt at gordon.engelhardt@courierpress.com or on Twitter @EngGordon. The 6-3 junior has averaged But he couldnt do that either. Khristian Lander could miss the matchup against the No. Five-star junior Khristian Lander announced his commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night, choosing the in-state school over the Louisville Cardinals, Michigan Wolverines and Memphis Tigers. Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad. After testing it out, he was helped to the locker room by his teammates -- unable to put any pressure on his foot. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. Elijah Hughey #10. He will miss Saturday's game at Maryland, and with Khristian BLOOMINGTON Senior guard Rob Phinisee wont be available for IUs game Saturday at Maryland, but Phinisees injury also does not appear to be season-ending. 'Run a play for me': Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/Ur1qNYd1q1, pics that go HARD https://t.co/SnNtQmSQCC, Playing for each other + playing for the win. Starters dominate in rout. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Backcourt depth and in particular point guard depth will be a concern. Prev School: Indiana BioStatsHistorical Media Bio Bio Stats Historical Media Years at WKU: 1 | Years in college: 3 | Eligibilty remaining: 3 INDIANA (2020-22): Appeared in 13 contests as a sophomore in 2021-22 He was also dressed out for last Sunday's game against Minnesota, but ultimately did not play. 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I feel like whenever my time is, whenever Im Lander had an up-and-down season in 2020-21 after skipping his senior season at Evansville Reitz and arriving to IU a year early. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: Just over a minute after he came in, Lander found Trayce Jackson-Davis in stride heading toward the basket, recording a smooth assist as the star forward flushed a dunk. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. He couldnt. With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. Heres the full release: Indiana University mens basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that the five players disciplined EVANSTON, Ill. Trey Galloway found out Tuesday morning hed be starting at point guard for Indianas game at Northwestern less than 12 hours before tipoff. 2023 SPORTSOVERDOSE.COM All rights reserved. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q The five-star recruit is averaging just 3.3 points and 1.8 assists over 13.5 minutes per game to begin the season. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. So, were short-handed. I just saw him when he came up limping. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. He made multiple trips to Indiana, including a visit for Hoosier Hysteria in October. anMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwog The CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: statistics | He enrolled at IU a year early, and played his first year through college basketballs unique 2020-21 season. Hes actually playing a higher percentage of available minutes in conference play than overall, and when hes been able to stay out of foul trouble he has been consistently among Indianas leaders in minutes per game. And with IU, you dont know what you dont know., Khristian made the following statement on a social media post: "I wanted to take some time to think about what I wanted to do that would put me in the best position. The Hoosiers might also be able to call on Khristian Lander on Saturday, at least in a limited capacity. Today: Khristian Lander. It is not certain if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. ", Woodson did not describe what Lander is dealing with, but said it is all physical.. But now IU needed him. Pelicans-Blazers is tied in Q3 on ESPN https://t.co/tGKFCYWAOW. Lander had minimal production over the first five games of his collegiate career, but he logged double figures in the scoring column for the first time during Sunday's blowout win. 3 reasons IU beat Penn State: So much for a lineup shakeup. He could possibly be day-to-day, Woodson said, suggesting Phinisees status will depend upon the progression of his treatment. I appreciate all Hoosier fans forever, no matter what happens.. Lander said he thought his defense has been getting better, though joked he still had those four fouls to cut down on. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Rob Phinisee didnt play due to a leg injury he suffered during the St. Johns game. Lander played 18 minutes across the past two games after missing time with a leg injury, but he's now unavailable again, and it's unclear if he'll be out beyond Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following last years back injury, will return for another season. He appeared to pull-up awkwardly after planting his right foot with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. He is currently the top-ranked junior point guard. At this point it's unclear if he will go Wednesday. But now IU needed him. Lander (leg) could be available for Saturday's game against Maryland, Tom Brew of Sports Illustrated reports. Lander said he has tendinitis. He wasn't really moving, so I figured he had done something.". Lander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. Whatever minutes you give us, you better give us the most positive minutes to help us win.. After the game, IU coach Mike Woodson did not have a diagnosis of Phinisees injury. Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. Woodson has previously said hes had to undo a lot of things in Phinisees head. Watch all three postgame media availabilities below: Indiana improved to 15-5 overall and 6-4 in Big Ten play with a comfortable 74-57 win over Penn State on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Phinisee has played in 16 games for IU this year averaging just over 20 minutes per game. Hes scoring 5.4 points per game, but playing some of the best defensive basketball of his career, now in Woodsons system. There was no contact to the lower leg on the previous play to prompt the injury. Indiana basketball: Khristian Lander plays for first time in a month, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. He knew something was clearly wrong. Lander said Phinisee talked about being the next man up after the senior's injury against Penn State. WebIndiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. Lander (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports. WebKhristian Lander Position: G Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Class: Junior Hometown: Evansville, Ind. Illinois womens basketball is no longer an afterthought, Big 12 title goal checked off, are Kansas Jayhawks poised for NCAA repeat? Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. It appears he is trending to a return against the Boilermakers. 9 Texas faces No. His next chance to take the court will be a matchup at Iowa on Thursday. Lander (knee) is dressed out again for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? I was ready to play.. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Legendary 20-point performance to help Indiana secure their first victory over Purdue since 2016 Rob Phinisee wanted the.. From Evansville, Indiana missing last game with a sore leg, Lander averaged 21 points, 6.0 and... 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