No. 25 Indiana has won all six of its games this season.
One reason for the Hoosiers’ hot start is consistent rebounding. And one reason for the team’s consistent rebounding is – well, let coach Darian DeVries explain it.
“Spirited practices,” he said bluntly, prompting laughter.
Indiana (6-0) will try to translate its difficult practices into desired outcomes when it tips off against Bethune-Cookman (2-5) on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind. It will be the final tune-up before the Hoosiers open Big Ten Conference play next week at Minnesota.
In its most recent game, Indiana pulled away for a 17-point win at home against Kansas State. The Hoosiers limited Kansas State top scorer PJ Haggerty to 7-for-17 shooting, and six players on Indiana pulled down at least four rebounds.
DeVries said he was happy to see so many players contribute on the boards.
“We have to continue to make that our mindset every night,” DeVries said. “We have to defensive rebound if we’re going to be good, and I think the guys that get that, I think they’ve seen it enough now that we’ve just got to continue to improve and make it a priority.”
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