In what most would consider a disappointing season for the Hoosiers in 2018-19, Rob Phinisee emerged as a source of optimism for this upcoming season and beyond.
The 6’1” point guard from Lafayette, Indiana came in and started the first 12 games of the season and 29 of the 32 games in which he appeared as a true freshman. He registered 19 assists and nine steals in his first six games, making a great first impression as a fearless, smart defender and a polished offensive point guard, especially for a true freshman. His assist-to-turnover ratio was 2.