A key stretch for the Hoosiers looks like Jan. 31-Feb. 23.
During that time IU plays at Purdue, at Wisconsin (you know IU’s recent history there), home vs. Michigan, at Michigan State, home vs. UCLA, and home vs. Purdue.
The general thought, at least it appears to be pretty much a general line of thinking, is that Indiana and UCLA have the two best rosters on paper in the Big Ten. So that game could impact who wins the Big Ten.
IU’s two rivalry games are in that stretch. Indiana’s recent history at Wisconsin is well known. A road game at Michigan State, and a home game against a team coached by Dusty May, whose teams at Florida Atlantic were well known for production from 3-point range, something that has been a challenge for IU in recent years.
If IU is to win the Big Ten, it appears that stretch could be quite impactful.
IU’s only West Coast trip comes in the final three regular-season games, with the Hoosiers play at Washington on Saturday, March 1, and at Oregon on Tuesday, March 4.
