Indiana Basketball Could Dominate Opponents With Its Rebounding

DAYTON, OHIO – MARCH 18: Samet Yigitoglu #24 of the SMU Mustangs dunks against Chance Puryear #1 of the SMU Mustangs in the First Four game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: Bryce Lindsay #2 of the Villanova Wildcats shoots the ball against Adlan Elamin #35 of the Utah State Aggies during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 27: Aiden Sherrell #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts a jump shot against Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty

Indiana basketball showed its potential Sunday in a 76-58 win. Indiana dominated the rebounding battle from start to finish. Bryce Lindsay had a great game with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting and made four threes. Their ability to crash the glass and create second-chance points could become a significant strength.

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Indiana Basketball Shows Its Rebounding Strength

GettyDAYTON, OHIO – MARCH 18: Samet Yigitoglu #24 of the SMU Mustangs dunks against Chance Puryear #1 of the SMU Mustangs in the First Four game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Hoosiers won the rebounding battle against North Carolina 53-31. 20 if Indiana’s rebounds were on the offensive end. They were able to get 17 second-chance points due to their offensive rebounds. The Hoosiers looked like the more physical team from start to finish.

The number of rebounds they were able to get off of their own misses puts a lot of pressure on defenses. It can…

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