They basically have to beat Michigan State at East Lansing on Saturday or be in serious jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament. That would be the TENTH TIME in FOURTEEN YEARS they did not dance.
* This year is also the 20th anniversary of the last time the Hoosiers advanced past the Sweet 16. Think of it: What Kentucky was hugely disappointed to do in 2019, lose in the Elite Eight in Overtime, was farther than Indiana has been since 2002.
* And it is the 35th ANNIVERSARY of the last time the Hoosiers won any kind of post-season tournament, even the Big Ten Tourney.
* And barring a run this year, next year will mark THIRTY YEARS during which Indiana advanced past the Sweet 16 ONCE - that fluke run in 2002 aided by Duke's collapse in a game at Rupp and other upsets in their bracket.
Imagine if dating back to Jamal Mashburn and Travis Ford Kentucky had gotten past the Sweet 16 ONCE. That's how much Indiana sucks.
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