2012-13 College Basketball Preview: 2. Indiana Hoosiers

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2. Indiana Hoosiers

WHY THEY’RE SCARY: With virtually everyone back from a team that won 27 games and gave Kentucky a run in the Sweet 16, Indiana appears ready to return to the level of the elite programs in college basketball. 6-11 Cody Zeller (15.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg) is the main reason why, as the big man looks to be the best frontcourt player in the nation. He’s flanked by go-to scorer Christian Watford (12.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg) who is a willing passer and good rebounder. Forward Will Sheehey and point guard Jordan Hulls are both sharpshooters, and Victor Oladipo is an excellent defender.

WHAT SCARES US: Like many of the teams in this year’s Top Ten, the Hoosiers are  new to sky-high expectations. The key to their success will be whether or not they can block out their hoops-crazed fans and focus on getting the most out of their talent.

FINAL DESTINATION: The Hoosiers will go as far as Cody Zeller can take them. There’s plenty of talent elsewhere, but Zeller is what makes this team a championship contender. If he lives up to his billing as the best player in the nation, IU could be in for the type of special season they haven’t seen since Bobby Knight was chucking chairs around Bloomington.

 

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Roster:

 

2012-13 INDIANA HOOSIERS
NO	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
0	Will Sheehey	F	6-7	200	JR	Stuart, FL
1	Jordan Hulls	G	6-0	182	SR	Bloomington, IN
2	Christian Watford	F	6-9	232	SR	Birmingham, AL
3	Maurice Creek	G	6-5	194	JR	Oxon Hill, MD
4	Victor Oladipo	G	6-5	214	JR	Upper Marlboro, MD
11	Yogi Ferrell	G	6-0	178	FR	Indianapolis, IN
12	Hanner Mosquera-Perea	F	6-8	225	FR	LaPorte, IN
13	Austin Etherington	F	6-6	206	SO	Cicero, IN
15	Raphael Smith	G	6-3	172	SO	South Bend, IN
20	Taylor Wayer	G	5-11	172	JR	Indianapolis, IN
23	Remy Abell	G	6-4	201	SO	Louisville, KY
24	Jeff Howard	F	6-8	224	JR	Westfield, IN
32	Derek Elston	F	6-9	216	JR	Tipton, IN
33	Jeremy Hollowell	F	6-8	217	FR	Indianapolis, IN
40	Cody Zeller	F	7-0	240	SO	Washington, IN
42	Peter Jurkin	C	7-0	230	FR	Charlotte, NC

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