Do you know your Whoosiers? Part 1
With the massive turnover after last season's disastrous finish, even the biggest IU supporter might have a hard time identifying some members of this year's team. We're here to help.
1. Kyle Taber
Senior, forward, 6-8, 220 pounds - The only returning player who was on scholarship last year.
2. Jeremiah Rivers
Junior, guard, 6-5, 210 pounds - Will sit out this season after transferring from Georgetown. Son of current Celtics head coach.
3. Devan Dumes
Junior, guard, 6-2, 188 pounds - Transfer from Vincennes, where he led the team in scoring (16.9 avg.) and set a school record with 109 three-pointers. Has three sisters, five brothers.
4. Tijan Jobe
Junior, center, 7-0, 255 pounds - Transfer from Olney (Ill.) Central College, where he averaged 4 points and 4 rebounds. A native of Banjul, Gambia.
5. Brett Finkelmeier
Sophomore, guard, 6-1, 188 pounds - One of two returning players from last year. He appeared in seven games as a walk-on last season.
6. Matt Roth
Freshman, guard 6-3, 186 pounds - Illinois state record holder for most three-point field goals made in a career at Washington (Ill.) Community High School.
7. Malik Story
Freshman, forward, 6-5, 222 pounds - Chose IU over USC, Oregon and Georgetown. Led Artesia (Calif.) High School to a pair of state championships.
Indiana’s biggest questions entering this season centered on its retooled defense.