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Indiana men’s basketball vs. Purdue: Three things to know

Indiana men’s basketball hosts Purdue after a nine-day layoff between games.

Neither team is entering with a ton of momentum, with Indiana having dropped its last home game to UCLA and Purdue in the midst of a three-game losing streak.

Still, this is a rivalry game and potentially Mike Woodson’s last chance to finish at .500 or better against the Boilermakers.

Here are three things to know about the matchup:

Mackenzie Mgbako

When Mike Woodson and his staff were able to pull off the season sweep of Purdue in the 2023-24 season, the game plan involved allowing Indiana’s more talented players to get a high volume of iso looks.