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IU basketball player profile: After strong finish to last year, Josh Newkirk in line for bigger role

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BLOOMINGTON – With basketball season approaching, it’s time to take stock of Indiana’s roster.

For the first time in nearly a decade, a coach not named Tom Crean will walk the Assembly Hall home sideline. Archie Miller has an experienced team at his fingertips in Year 1, but must also replace key contributors Thomas Bryant, OG Anunoby and James Blackmon Jr.

In the coming days, we’ll preview the Hoosiers’ roster, player by player, descending by seniority. Today, we examine the potential impact of redshirt senior point guard Josh Newkirk.