An iconic moment: The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. He averaged more 9 seed in this weeks Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis. After the game, IU coach Mike Woodson did not have a diagnosis of Phinisees injury. Jordan Rawls #2. #4 out. And under a minute later, Maryland left Lander wide-open to shoot a 3. His next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Penn State. If Phinisee does miss an extended period of time, Trey Galloway may have to fill the backup point guard role. The former five-star recruit had not seen the court since December 22nd but has the talent to carve out a spot in the rotation. Lander, who has missed the last eight games for Indiana, is active for the Hoosiers. Lander (leg) didn't appear in Sunday's 80-62 loss to Michigan. OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmluZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNvbSUyRm5ld3Ml Khristian might be available some tomorrow, in limited minutes, Woodson said. 2 Marquette. Turk: https://t.co/aRNN2sie3Q https://t.co/kuAtEcivWv, Thoughts? Lander, a former top 30 recruit from Evansville, appeared in 39 career games for the Hoosiers and averaged 2.4 points and 1.1 Indiana concluded the 2021-22 regular season with an 18-12 record and a 9-11 mark in Big Ten play. Lander played 18 minutes across the past two games after missing time with a leg injury, but he's now unavailable again, and it's unclear if he'll be out beyond Tuesday. Lander had dressed in some of IUs most recent games and against Maryland, he finally made his return. It's @jackeichel who breaks the ice for the @GoldenKnights! Lander has already missed a couple of games earlier this season as he battled with a leg injury. The development of Trey Galloway His stint in the first half lasted just three minutes. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following last years back injury, will return for another season. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Coach Mike Woodson confirmed during a Zoom call Friday that Phinisee, who left during the first half of Wednesdays win against Penn State and did not return, wont be able to play Saturday. "He's probably got to be evaluated sometime tomorrow. Lander was dressed once again for Sunday's matchup but didn't appear in the game. And with IU, you dont know what you dont know., Khristian made the following statement on a social media post: "I wanted to take some time to think about what I wanted to do that would put me in the best position. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm He is currently the top-ranked junior point guard. Thats where their strengths are, at the point guard position, and the shooting guard, Woodson said. I just saw him when he came up limping. Illinois womens basketball is no longer an afterthought, Big 12 title goal checked off, are Kansas Jayhawks poised for NCAA repeat? Welcome to Thats A Wrap, our player-by-player recap of the 2021-2022 Indiana Hoosiers. Lander (leg) is not dressed in advance of Monday's matchup against Nebraska, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander won't suit up for Sunday's game against Minnesota for precautionary reasons due to a sore leg. At the same time, he also found out the bench would only run Indiana will only have seven scholarship players available for Tuesdays game at Northwestern due to disciplinary reasons. The five-star recruit is averaging just 3.3 points and 1.8 assists over 13.5 minutes per game to begin the season. It's unclear when the leg issue first cropped up, but it will be the third consecutive absence for Lander. Lander is currently in the 2021 class, but reclassifying and attending college next fall has been an option for him. Whatever minutes you give us, you better give us the most positive minutes to help us win.. His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Lander (13 games): 2.9 points, .9 assists, .8 rebounds, 45.2 FG% in 8.8 minutes per game. Your account has an invalid email address. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Indiana mens basketball rising junior guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to reporting from Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. Doyel: Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. After missing last game with a sore leg, Lander was spotted warming up ahead of Thursday's action against Iowa. Elijah Hughey #10. Prior to tipoff, Mike Woodson announced that Tamar Bates, Xavier Johnson, Michael Durr, Khristian Lander and Parker Stewart are suspended and will not Mike Woodson, Race Thompson and Khristian Lander addressed the media following Indianas 68-55 win over Maryland on Saturday at the Xfinity Center. Lander played 18 minutes across the past two games after missing time with a leg injury, but he's now unavailable again, and it's unclear if he'll be out beyond eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Despite warming up with the team for the second straight game, Lander will not return to the lineup on Wednesday. Its definitely exploratory to understand what those options are.. Lander participated in pregame warmups Saturday, but he'll be unavailable once again. WebKhristian Lander (born August 9, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of the Conference USA. Scoop (Bates) might have to play some (point), Woodson said. And, theres a chance he might not play, added Woodson. All rights reserved. He appeared to pull-up awkwardly after planting his right foot with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. I was ready to play.. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov Taras: https://t.co/tOK2jYADFS Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they planto stay at IU. Talk about it inside The He tried to put weight down. b24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3Mu aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt Lander hasn't played since Dec. 22 due to a leg injury, but coach Mike Woodson said that the redshirt freshman could return against the Terrapins. The only negative occurrence of the game came at the 7:21 mark of the first half, when senior guard and hero of the Purdue upset, Rob Phinisee, went down with an injury. Woodson said he did not see the injury, but did see Phinisee come up limping. Hed only play 10 minutes in IUs 68-55 win he was never going to be expected for much more in his return and his coach was pleased with his efforts. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, What's real, what's fake, and what to make of Creighton, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman. WebKhristian Lander Position: G Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Class: Junior Hometown: Evansville, Ind. Former 5-star recruit Khristian Lander to leave IU basketball, He has been a key rotation piece off the wing but could also slide over and play the point in a pinch. BLOOMINGTON IU guard Rob Phinisees status is unclear after an apparent leg injury in the first half of IUs 74-57 win over Penn State. LWluanVyeSZjNT0yMDIyNzMzMTAyJmN2PTIuMCZjaj0xJmNzX3VjZnI9MCIg Here are five takeaways from Indianas regular Just an hour before tip of Sundays game at Minnesota, Indiana announced that Rob Phinisee will be available to play for the first time since Jan. 26. High school career [ edit] Lander played basketball for FJ Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. "I didn't see the play. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander would have played against the Nittany Lions if he had been available, following Phinisees injury. "He would have been in there if he could have been. Well know more tomorrow when we get up in the morning.. But he wasnt ready, at least thats what Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson said. Johnson has proven both durable and dependable this season. Indiana point guard Khristian Lander hasnt been able to work his way into the lineup during his two years at Indiana, so he is looking else Lander (leg) is out Saturday against Purdue, Alec Lasley of Rivals.com reports. It just puts me in a better position for my future.". The fact Lander was dressed for the game means he likely has a good chance of returning soon. "Don't know right now," IU head coach Mike Woodson said postgame. Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. I can play Gallo at some (point). All Rights Reserved. With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. Emmanuel Akot #13. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The 6-foot-2 freshman has appeared in eight games, putting up 3.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.4 steals on 10.6 minutes per game this season. He will miss Saturday's game at Maryland, and with Khristian He's gotta be evaluated probably sometime tomorrow.. Full Roster. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Lander also battled a leg injury for a significant portion of the season. So, were short-handed. So much for a lineup shakeup. Lander had an up-and-down season in 2020-21 after skipping his senior season at Evansville Reitz and arriving to IU a year early. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they intend to stay at IU. 2023 www.courierpress.com. Lander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. It just puts me in a better position for the future. Full circle. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in Michael Durr also did not play Wednesday night. Lander (leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. Lander took official visits to Louisville and Michigan in the fall. He made multiple trips to Indiana, including a visit for Hoosier Hysteria in October. Indiana Point Guard Khristian Lander Enters Transfer Portal Again. After so much time sitting on the bench without coming in at all, its much needed experience to potentially earn a more permanent role in the rotation for the future. WebLander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. Lander admitted that the 6-foot-10 Powell has blocked his shot when they played one-on-one. Please check back again later. His next chance to take the court will be a matchup at Iowa on Thursday. So with that being said, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal. Lander (leg) is dressed ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. WebKhristian Lander is a 6-1, 160-pound Point Guard from Evansville, IN. The student section chanted for him to enter the game, and Woodson said he would have played the former five-star recruit once Phinisee went out if he could have. WebKhristian Lander #4. Hoyas lost 88-44 that day. bS9uZXdzL21pa2Utd29vZHNvbi1naXZlcy11cGRhdGUtb24tcm9iLXBoaW5p Lander's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Purdue, though it's also possible the rotation tightens up for what should be a closely-contested matchup. Phinisee wrapped his arms around teammates and turned straight for the locker room. He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. Videos from court level showed his facial expression of one in obvious pain. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham have all hit the portal following Millers departure. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy aW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5cyBoYXZlIHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNp Connor McDavid on extending his multi-goal scoring streak with a pair in tonight's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Lander (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports. Multiple players, including fellow freshman Jordan Geronimo, as well as starters Race Thompson and Armaan Franklin, have indicated they are willing to wait and see who the next IU coach is before making a final decision. He was walking back to the bench with the trainers. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Lander is Archie Miller's first five-star pledge since Romeo Langford in the 2018 class. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Indiana dominated Penn State in a 74-57 victory on Wednesday night in a game where almost everything went their way. Phinisee did not appear with IU on the bench for the remainder of the game after his injury. Talk about it inside The Hoops Forum or The Football Forum, PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Podcast, Box score and MVP as Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, LSU stuns Texas 3-0 with a 9th Inning Home Run. The deadline to enter the transfer portal for fall and winter sports is May 1, which means that a player must Postgame Discussion: Indiana vs. Iowa Don't know right now, Woodson said. The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest in around 10 minutes per contest. Jack Magee was the coach and the Hoyas finished 3-23. 'Run a play for me': Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. To keep earning more playing time, Lander said Woodson wants to see more of Lander running the floor that he can run the offense without looking over to Woodson for directions. He was also dressed out for last Sunday's game against Minnesota, but ultimately did not play. I wanted to take some time to think about what I wanted to do that would put me in the best position, Lander said in a statement posted to social media Friday. The freshman is only averaging 3.0 points and 1.0 assists in 9.2 minutes per contest, so his prolonged absence hasn't had much of an impact on Indiana's rotation. Phinisee has missed the last six games with plantar fasciitis. IUs media guide reported Lander to have missed time recently with a sore leg.. But he couldnt do that either. The 6-3 junior has averaged 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Hilltoppers after transferring from Indiana. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready. This shift was much better, even as he picked up two more fouls. Lander had an up-and-down season in 2020-21 after skipping his senior season at Evansville Reitz and arriving to IU a year early. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/Ur1qNYd1q1, pics that go HARD https://t.co/SnNtQmSQCC, Playing for each other + playing for the win. He immediately stopped, and began reaching for his right ankle. I dont go into games worrying about how many minutes, Woodson said. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. If the coaching hire isnt a good fit for Khristian, he has to have options, Landers father, Keith, told the Evansville Courier & Press. But now IU needed him. As is the case with all portal entrants, this doesnt necessarily mean Lander is leaving the program in the wake of Archie Millers firing as head coach. Dayvion McKnight #20. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in averaging 2.1 points. Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: HIs role hasn't grown much so far since the 2020-21 campaign, but that can at least partially be attributed to injury. He flashed his passing ability, with 30 assists in 26 games, demonstrating that he could break down defenses off the bounce. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. Indiana senior guard Rob Phinisee suffered a foot injury on Wednesday, and has plantar fasciitis. Lz4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying TheHoosier? https://t.co/dBZsL130ha. I wont get into his feelings but he knows and understands that he must do whats best for his career moving forward, Keith said. All those guys are capable of beating you off the dribble. All five players who were suspended for Tuesday's game against Northwestern will be back on Saturday. He drained it, a smooth stroke swishing through the net. 1 seed in West, Scouting report: No. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. Lander totaled 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 17 minutes in Sunday's 87-52 win over North Alabama. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Following Saturdays game, Indiana has a week off before hosting Illinois the following weekend. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. He couldnt. Lander (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Sunday against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Khristian Lander could miss the matchup against the No. But now IU needed him. The senior guard has been one of IUs top bench players this season, especially on the defensive end. That's why he didn't play tonight. A 6-foot-2 point guard from F.J. Reitz High School (Indiana), Lander is ranked No. Lander averaged 21 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists as a junior at Reitz and finished his prep career with 1,314 points. (Jason Kelce and his friends are in the bar, BTW) https://t.co/DIvLF7sSkQ, Update from the #LetsGoOilers garage https://t.co/B8rIKchfXs, CJ McCollum hit the skyhook off the bounce Phinisee was playing defense before grabbing a rebound and halting play to grab his lower right leg after attempting to walk the ball up the court. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. Though that time in the role of hero in the center of a court storm after his 20-point performance carrying IU to a win over Purdue. The 81-49 win brings the Hoosiers to 8-2 on the season. Durham, in particular, announced he intends to play elsewhere as a grad transfer in 2021-22. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference . WebLatest on Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN The last time before tonight that Georgetown lost by 40 or more was on 12/27/1971 at No. Five-star junior Khristian Lander announced his commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night, choosing the in-state school over the Louisville Cardinals, Michigan Wolverines and Memphis Tigers. Hes hardly played any significant minutes and for every flash of the talent that made him a prep star coming out of Evansville, hes shown as much of his age and inexperience. "I have just had a great relationship and it's [done] nothing but built and gotten stronger, and they've proved to me everything that they've told me thus far," Lander said of the Hoosiers. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Phinisee has played in 16 games for IU this year averaging just over 20 minutes per game. 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Postgame Q&A: If IU keeps playing like it did vs. Maryland, what is Hoosiers' ceiling? With Phinisees long term status unclear, Lander is going to have an expended role off the bench. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles_fantasy, Who wins the ACC now? Lander was suspended for Tuesday's game at Northwestern for disciplinary reasons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Landers should work in off the bench at some point in Saturday's contest. He was out due to a coachs decision, Woodson said. Mike Woodson gave it to him. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Insider: IU bullied Maryland in the paint, providing a blueprint for Hoosiers' future success, A happy homecoming: Xavier Johnson continues 'making winning plays' vs. Maryland. Lander is Indiana's first commitment in the 2021 class, but the Hoosiers do have three signees in 2020: in-state shooting guards Trey Galloway and Anthony Leal and three-star small forward Jordan Geronimo. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Dontaie Allen #11. Lander (leg) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Alec Lasley of Hooiser.com reports. Indiana point guard Rob Phinisee goes down with a leg injury; Woodson discusses status of Phinisee, Lander Indiana backup point guard Robert Phinisee left 18 Ohio State Buckeyes. It is not certain if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. Miller coaxed Lander into forgoing his senior year in year in high school, reclassifying so he could join the IU program in 2020. He could possibly be day-to-day, Woodson said, suggesting Phinisees status will depend upon the progression of his treatment. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Everybodys got to pitch in and play their part. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. Lander has missed the last five games with a leg injury. Lander played 17 minutes and ran the show competently enough. Lander had two shifts on Saturday. Backcourt depth and in particular point guard depth will be a concern. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. He hasn't played since Feb. 15, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available during the Big Ten Tournament. The Hoosiers led wire-to-wire and improved to 13-1 at home this season. "I'm thinking about going 2020 very strongly, but I'm not for sure yet," Lander said Tuesday night. Moving forward, I want to make sure that I grow in an atmosphere that suits me best. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Both could see those roles expanded in the short term. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. c2VlLXMtaW5qdXJ5IgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBz Senior Rob Phinisee has missed three weeks of games with a plantar fasciitis injury in his right foot and sophomore guard Khristian Lander, who has been Tennessee win soured by knee injury to Zeigler. Lander (knee) is dressed out again for Wednesday's game against Rutgers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm He struggled both inside and outside the arc, shooting just 25.7% from the floor. 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MjI3MzMxMDIiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2luZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNv Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Mondays game at Ohio State. Woodsons more immediate concern will be Maryland, a team with strong guards and a remit to drive the ball. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. Lander said he has tendinitis. He only had three points, but he also had just one turnover after having four the previous game. Phinisee is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a painful condition involving tissue inflammation in the foot. 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