Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers G Khristian Lander from CBS Sports Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman. 3 reasons IU beat Penn State: So much for a lineup shakeup. 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. The senior guard has been one of IUs top bench players this season, especially on the defensive end. Lander said he has tendinitis. 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. "Don't know right now," IU head coach Mike Woodson said postgame. IH0pKCk7Cjwvc2NyaXB0PgoKPG5vc2NyaXB0PgogIDxpbWcgc3JjPSJodHRw He was out due to a coachs decision, Woodson said. Lander had minimal production over the first five games of his collegiate career, but he logged double figures in the scoring column for the first time during Sunday's blowout win. Backcourt depth and in particular point guard depth will be a concern. Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Lz4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying TheHoosier? dW1lbnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFz 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. 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. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg 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. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf If the coaching hire isnt a good fit for Khristian, he has to have options, Keith Lander, Khristians father, told the Courier & Press on Friday. 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. Lander (leg) could be available for Saturday's game against Maryland, Tom Brew of Sports Illustrated reports. And, theres a chance he might not play, added Woodson. #4 out. It's unclear when the leg issue first cropped up, but it will be the third consecutive absence for Lander. If the coaching hire isnt a good fit for Khristian, he has to have options, Landers father, Keith, told the Evansville Courier & Press. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. Lander (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Lander closed Saturday's 70-59 victory over FIU with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes. 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. Lander has missed the last five games with a leg injury. His next chance to take the court will be a matchup at Iowa on Thursday. Heres the full release: Indiana University mens basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that the five players disciplined EVANSTON, Ill. Trey Galloway found out Tuesday morning hed be starting at point guard for Indianas game at Northwestern less than 12 hours before tipoff. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. Lander had two shifts on Saturday. Troch: https://t.co/0KyrQUwdh4 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. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. BLOOMINGTON Senior guard Rob Phinisee wont be available for IUs game Saturday at Maryland, but Phinisees injury also does not appear to be season-ending. Indiana has looked to sophomore Trey Galloway and freshman Tamar Bates as primary ball handlers this season in certain situations. He could possibly be day-to-day, Woodson said, suggesting Phinisees status will depend upon the progression of his treatment. Moving forward, I want to make sure that I grow in an atmosphere that suits me best. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mindIn no way does it mean I'm leaving IU. OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmluZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNvbSUyRm5ld3Ml Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. With Lander presumably ruled it, the second-year guard will end up missing his fifth consecutive contest. Jordan Rawls #2. He flashed his passing ability, with 30 assists in 26 games, demonstrating that he could break down defenses off the bounce. Playing for Indiana Elite on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit last spring and summer, Lander averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. If he plays he should be in for his normal role off the bench in the backcourt. Its depth had been cut thin with Rob Phinisees injury. Watch all three postgame media availabilities below: Indiana improved to 15-5 overall and 6-4 in Big Ten play with a comfortable 74-57 win over Penn State on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. 'Run a play for me': Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. Hed come back in the second half with 8:34 to play and the result of the game largely in hand. The development of Trey Galloway Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Both could see those roles expanded in the short term. It just puts me in a better position for the future. He appeared to pull-up awkwardly after planting his right foot with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. Following Saturdays game, Indiana has a week off before hosting Illinois the following weekend. He was walking back to the bench with the trainers. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Lander said he thought his defense has been getting better, though joked he still had those four fouls to cut down on. Your account has an invalid email address. Its that simple.. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Second-year guard Khristian Lander could also see the court in Phinisee's potential absence. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q All rights reserved. Lander is one of five Indiana players suspended for disciplinary reasons, as Xavier Johnson, Parker Stewart, Tamar Bates and Michael Durr are also out. 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While he wasnt quite ready to take the reins of the point guard position for IU as a freshman, Lander is still a former five-star recruit who has the potential to be a valuable asset for IUs program going forward, if he stays. Mike Woodson gave it to him. In no way does that mean Im leaving IU. 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. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. Full Roster. Franklin, Thompson, Geronimo, grad transfer Parker Stewart, and graduating senior Al Durham all hit the portal following Millers departure. The 6-foot-2 guard appeared in just 13 games this season for the Hoosiers as he was behind Xavier Johnson and Rob Phinisee on the depth chart. Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad. Lander has received fairly constant criticism during his year and a half as a Hoosier. 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He only had three points, but he also had just one turnover after having four the previous game. Phinisee was on the shoulders of IU teammates just under a week ago, too. Elijah Hughey #10. WebKhristian Lander is a 6-1, 160-pound Point Guard from Evansville, IN. He struggled both inside and outside the arc, shooting just 25.7% from the floor. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. I just saw him when he came up limping. Weve got to defend off the dribble, and weve got to do it for 40 minutes.. Michael Durr also did not play Wednesday night. Phinisee has missed the last six games with plantar fasciitis. It is not certain if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. Phinisee did not appear with IU on the bench for the remainder of the game after his injury. Lander also battled a leg injury for a significant portion of the season. He's gotta be evaluated probably sometime tomorrow.. Lander (leg) is warming up and will return Saturday against Maryland, Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier reports. b24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3Mu He became the sixth IU player to enter the transfer portal. All four Indiana players who entered the transfer portal this spring have now decided where theyll play next season. Indiana freshman guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Friday, becoming the sixth Hoosier to do so since the end of the season. Its a big dribble-drive team, a big isolation time. Lander (leg) is warming up for Thursday's game against Iowa, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Starreports. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt 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. 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. Khristian Lander was the hot topic Sunday, after an 81-49 stroll of a win over Merrimack. pic.twitter.com/MnHVdMOGqW Khristian Lander IU basketball: Rob Phinisee suffers injury; Khristian Lander not ready, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. Somehow we gotta get Khristian ready to play, Woodson said. If Phinisee does miss an extended period of time, Trey Galloway may have to fill the backup point guard role. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh His next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Penn State. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following a back injury, will return for another season. Lander, 5-star PG, picks Indiana, may reclassify, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, No. Lander has been inactive since Dec. 22 and will likely be eased back into action. So it was up to Lander to step up. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. 8h. Lander, who has missed the last eight games for Indiana, is active for the Hoosiers. Dayvion McKnight #20. 22 TCU in final regular-season road game, Ducks Advance: Rogers Offense, Team Defense Send Huskies Home, Warrant Issued For Jalen Carter On Reckless Driving, Racing Charges In Connection With January 15th Crash. Emmanuel Akot #13. He guided IU to a 12-15 mark this season. 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. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. 8 Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans, The Plus/Minus: UVA womens basketball falls to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament, Xavier basketball plays possibly best game of the season to beat Providence. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 Reitz High School graduate Khristian Lander has entered the NCAA transfer portal but hasnt ruled out areturn to Indiana Universitys mens basketball team. Indiana mens basketball rising junior guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to reporting from Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. 2023 www.courierpress.com. Indiana point guard Rob Phinisee goes down with a leg injury; Woodson discusses status of Phinisee, Lander Indiana backup point guard Robert Phinisee left Former 5-star recruit Khristian Lander to leave IU basketball, High school career [ edit] Lander played basketball for FJ Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. Doyel: Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in averaging 2.1 points. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. Woodson said he did not see the injury, but did see Phinisee come up limping. Dontaie Allen #11. WebLander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. 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. I felt good in the morning and I felt good in shootaround yesterday, Lander said. MjI3MzMxMDIiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2luZGlhbmEucml2YWxzLmNv 18 Ohio State Buckeyes. 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Earlier this week, the IU student section was chanting his name. He immediately stopped, and began reaching for his right ankle. Woodson has previously said hes had to undo a lot of things in Phinisees head. Hes actually playing a higher percentage of available minutes in conference play than overall, and when hes been able to stay out of foul trouble he has been consistently among Indianas leaders in minutes per game. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg With Phinisees long term status unclear, Lander is going to have an expended role off the bench. Lander (leg) is dressed ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander was seen with tape on his knee. The 6-3 junior has averaged His last chance to return for the regular season comes on Saturday against Purdue. Lander had dressed in some of IUs most recent games and against Maryland, he finally made his return. 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. But now IU needed him. Starters dominate in rout. He couldnt. Tyler Olden #12. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv WebKhristian Lander (born August 9, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of the Conference USA. 9 Texas faces No. eW5jID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJz Lander said he has tendinitis. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they planto stay at IU. Talk about it inside The section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | WebKhristian Lander Position: G Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Class: Junior Hometown: Evansville, Ind. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. c2VlLXMtaW5qdXJ5IgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBz Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Pelicans-Blazers is tied in Q3 on ESPN https://t.co/tGKFCYWAOW. Phinisee is two games removed from a legendary 20-point performance to help Indiana secure their first victory over Purdue since 2016. 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. Indiana senior guard Rob Phinisee suffered a foot injury on Wednesday, and has plantar fasciitis. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, #4 - GUARD - WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS. Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. The last time before tonight that Georgetown lost by 40 or more was on 12/27/1971 at No. 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. It appears he is trending to a return against the Boilermakers. Indiana dominated Penn State in a 74-57 victory on Wednesday night in a game where almost everything went their way. Khiristian decided the day after Archie Miller was fired as IU coach that he would enter the enter the transfer portal, makingit official on Friday morning. Welcome to Thats A Wrap, our player-by-player recap of the 2021-2022 Indiana Hoosiers. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles_fantasy, Who wins the ACC now? Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? That's why he didn't play tonight, so we've got to get one of them back," Woodson added. anMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwog 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. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. "He would have been in there if he could have been. I feel like whenever my time is, whenever Im Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov Woodsons more immediate concern will be Maryland, a team with strong guards and a remit to drive the ball. The fact Lander was dressed for the game means he likely has a good chance of returning soon. Landers should work in off the bench at some point in Saturday's contest. Don't know right now, Woodson said. So, were short-handed. Miller coaxed Lander into forgoing his senior year in year in high school, reclassifying so he could join the IU program in 2020. Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv He committed two fouls and headed right back to the bench. We didnt have Khristian today, hes out. Thats where their strengths are, at the point guard position, and the shooting guard, Woodson said. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference . 2023 www.heraldtimesonline.com. Videos from court level showed his facial expression of one in obvious pain. Lander was dressed once again for Sunday's matchup but didn't appear in the game. His stint in the first half lasted just three minutes. Lander played 17 minutes and ran the show competently enough. Despite warming up with the team for the second straight game, Lander will not return to the lineup on Wednesday. Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. And under a minute later, Maryland left Lander wide-open to shoot a 3. "We've got to get Khristian ready because he is not able to play either. 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. After testing it out, he was helped to the locker room by his teammates -- unable to put any pressure on his foot. Like Lander, fellow freshman Jordan Geronimo, plus 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. Its no surprise. Tennessee win soured by knee injury to Zeigler. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander would have played against the Nittany Lions if he had been available, following Phinisees injury. Despite reclassifying, Landerwas consideredthe top-rated Indiana player in the Class of 2020 and 25th nationally. WebKhristian Lander #4. But he couldnt do that either. Lander admitted that the 6-foot-10 Powell has blocked his shot when they played one-on-one. So much for a lineup shakeup. 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. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following last years back injury, will return for another season. Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, two other in-state freshman guards, have indicated they intend to stay at IU. All love for the Hoosiers ??? Five-star point guard Khristian Lander, who is in the class of 2021 but has said he could reclassify to attend college next fall, committed to Indiana on Tuesday. Despite being dressed, and presumably going through warmups, Lander will be sidelined for a third consecutive game. Mike Woodson gave it to him. It's not clear what the suspension was for. Phinisee was carried at first by team doctor Tim Garl and other trainers. 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