Phinisee (32 games): 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 36.1% FG, 31% 3FG in 27.3 minutes per game
Rob Phinisee’s importance to IU progressively grew as the season aged.
He competed notably hard with Devonte Green during preseason and seemed like he could push Green for minutes or a starting role early in the season. When Green missed four games in November with an injury, Phinisee took advantage. He asserted his presence, particularly so in his 12-point, eight-assist effort in IU’s win over Marquette.
He proved to be an invaluable part of Indiana’s lineup.