Indiana men's basketball is gearing up for a showdown against their storied rivals, the Purdue Boilermakers, this Friday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. It's the second clash of the season between these two powerhouses, and the stakes are as high as ever.
Despite some bumps in the road with injuries this season, the Hoosiers are heading into this matchup with a relatively clean bill of health. Here's the latest on their roster situation:
Questionable:
- None
Out:
- F Josh Harris
- G Jason Drake
Out for the Season:
- G Jordan Rayford
The injury report remains consistent with what we've seen in recent games against Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Both Harris and Drake have been sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season. Harris sustained a lower body injury during practice late in September, while Drake's season was cut short due to a lower body injury just before the team's trip to Puerto Rico.
On a brighter note, Tayton Conerway, who picked up an injury against Iowa, has been making strides in his recovery. He managed to log four minutes in Indiana's recent contest at Illinois, signaling a promising return to form.
As the Hoosiers prepare for this critical matchup, fans will be eager to see how the team adapts and rises to the challenge without some key players. With the intensity of a rivalry game and the backdrop of Mackey Arena, this is a classic Big Ten battle you won't want to miss.