IUHoosiers.com The truth was out there -- in the numbers from Friday night's 96-90 Nebraska overtime victory, in the video the Hoosiers would watch and the coaching they would receive. Indiana's ability to challenge in the Big Ten, to qualify for the NCAA Tournament and advance deep into March, depends on defense. Even the Hoosiers' sparkling 10-1 record can't mask the defensive flaws that could jeopardize that. So there was Smith, a talented 6-7 junior forward coming off his first double-double of the season and fourth of his career (16 points, 10 rebounds), pausing for a second when asked about how satisfied he was with the defensive effort.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Justin Smith wasn't about to sugar coat it.
DIPRIMIO: Better Defense Remains A Hoosier Priority
