Indianaof Trace Jackson Davis Playing like someone who knows he only has a few games left in front of him college basketball Chapter ends.
The Hoosiers’ senior big man has been in historic tears lately. On Wednesday night, his 21 points, 25 rebounds and six blocks offense (including his basket go-ahead with 43 seconds left) gave the Hoosiers a 61-57 win. Minnesota.
In doing so, Jackson-Davis became the first high-major player since. U ConnHasheem Thabeet had 25 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks in a game in 2009.
Jackson-Davis now has 228 career blocks, surpassing former Hoosier Jeff Newton as the all-time leader in programs in that category.
With Indiana head coach Mike Woodson out with COVID-19, Hoosiers associate coach Yasir Rosemand fills in, embarrassing his feelings for Jackson-Davis in Big Ten Network’s postgame interview I expressed it without hesitation.
“If you can find 25 or 30 people better than him, NBA Draft, hey, I’ll give you a kiss on the ass,” said Rosemond.
Yasir Rosemond praises Trace Jackson-Davis
Indiana’s associate coach said great things about Trace Jackson-Davis after Wednesday’s away win against Minnesota.
Jackson-Davis has decided to return to Bloomington for his senior season in hopes of not only improving his draft stock but also leaving a lasting legacy with one of the sport’s most accomplished programs. bottom.
After the Hoosiers started the new year, they fell 10-6 with their third consecutive conference loss (1-4). big ten play), the team is now on a four-game winning streak and steadily moving up the conference standings. Jackson-Davis was the main catalyst in the Hoosiers’ recent run, averaging 27.3 points, 14.3 rebounds and 3.8 blocks per game for four straight games.
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He had 25+ points, 15+ rebounds and 5+ blocks on consecutive wins. Michigan Minnesota and Minnesota, respectively. He’s the only other player— Jake Stevens of chattanooga — has scored a stat line like this in any game this season.
Trace Jackson-Davis seals Indiana win over Minnesota
A bucket of Trace Jackson-Davis with 43 seconds remaining helped seal a 61-57 win for the Indiana Hoosiers.
As Jackson-Davis’ record pace continues to be recognized nationally and his highlight reel dunks grace fans’ Twitter feeds across the country, the Hoosiers’ do-anything big man keeps his cool and does it. make it a point. Give credit to others involved in his success.
“Oh, honestly, I just play basketball,” Jackson Davis said Wednesday. It puts me in a great position.”
As of last week, FOX Sports Bracket Forecaster Mike Decorthy Indiana was riding straight into his bubble NCAA Tournament PredictionsFollowing a four-game winning streak following the now-dominant big man’s historic winning streak, DeCourcy IU expected to be the 8th seed And a lock to make 68 fields.
Among Division I schools, Indiana consistently ranks among the top 10 wins, but it’s been 21 years since the Hoosiers overtook the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Early on in the campaign, it looked like it was going to be another bad year for the program, but now things seem to be turning around.
With the calendar turning to February, it certainly helps that the senior leader is playing the best basketball of his career.
Trace Jackson-Davis leads Indiana
Trace Jackson Davis led Indiana with 25 points, 21 rebounds and six blocks in a 61-57 win over Minnesota.
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