WebKhristian Lander is a 6-1, 160-pound Point Guard from Evansville, IN. Lander (leg) is dressed ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Jordan Rawls #2. Lander has also been struggling with a lower leg injury for the last few weeks. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 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. "We've got to get Khristian ready because he is not able to play either. Lander has been dealing with a leg issue and has not appeared in any of IUs eight games this calendar year. Lander is one of five Indiana players suspended for disciplinary reasons, as Xavier Johnson, Parker Stewart, Tamar Bates and Michael Durr are also out. He appeared to pull-up awkwardly after planting his right foot with just over seven minutes to play in the first half. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Luke Frampton #14. 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 has received fairly constant criticism during his year and a half as a Hoosier. 2023 www.heraldtimesonline.com. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. ", Woodson did not describe what Lander is dealing with, but said it is all physical.. 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. Lander also battled a leg injury for a significant portion of the season. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv His next chance to take the court will be a matchup at Iowa on Thursday. Lander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. And under a minute later, Maryland left Lander wide-open to shoot a 3. Lander looks to be available for the Hoosiers but isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the Hoosiers even if available. 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. Sign up with TheHoosier.com here. But now IU needed him. Lander (leg) is not dressed in advance of Monday's matchup against Nebraska, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.Follow IndyStar reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman. ID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9j 8h. But now IU needed him. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH He knew something was clearly wrong. Lander has already missed a couple of games earlier this season as he battled with a leg injury. Big Ten tournament seeding and tiebreaker scenarios. Assembly Hall had waited for a moment like this. Lander (leg) did not play in the game versus Purdue on Thursday despite being dressed for the game. Lander said he has tendinitis. 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. 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. 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. He struggled both inside and outside the arc, shooting just 25.7% from the floor. Woodson said he did not see the injury, but did see Phinisee come up limping. If Lander does not return Wednesday, his next chance to return is Monday against Nebraska. All rights reserved. Lander (leg) is taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. anMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwog Full circle. Indiana basketball: Khristian Lander plays for first time in a month, '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. Miller was fired after posting a four-year record of 67-56, including 33-43 in the Big Ten. Woodsons more immediate concern will be Maryland, a team with strong guards and a remit to drive the ball. He drained it, a smooth stroke swishing through the net. "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. Indiana returns to action on Saturday against Maryland. 'Run a play for me': Rob Phinisee wanted the ball. Videos from court level showed his facial expression of one in obvious pain. Rob Phinisee didnt play due to a leg injury he suffered during the St. Johns game. Indiana mens basketball rising junior guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to reporting from Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. Illinois womens basketball is no longer an afterthought, Big 12 title goal checked off, are Kansas Jayhawks poised for NCAA repeat? VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl And, theres a chance he might not play, added Woodson. I dont go into games worrying about how many minutes, Woodson said. Troubs: https://t.co/yjETfu5Jqr He could possibly be day-to-day, Woodson said, suggesting Phinisees status will depend upon the progression of his treatment. Miller coaxed Lander into forgoing his senior year in year in high school, reclassifying so he could join the IU program in 2020. Second-year guard Khristian Lander could also see the court in Phinisee's potential absence. "Don't know right now," IU head coach Mike Woodson said postgame. The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q 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. 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. Galloway is out with a lower-body injury and Lander is out following a Indianas five players who were suspended for Tuesdays game at Northwestern will be available on Saturday at Michigan State, the program announced. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Lander is coming off the bench for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball and recruiting coverage. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD Lander was suspended for Tuesday's game at Northwestern for disciplinary reasons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. It just puts me in a better position for my future.". Your account has an invalid email address. Magee was fired and John Thompson Jr was hired in the spring of 1972. There was no contact to the lower leg on the previous play to prompt the injury. Its definitely exploratory to understand what those options are.. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Lander has been inactive since Dec. 22 and will likely be eased back into action. Khristian might be available some tomorrow, in limited minutes, Woodson said. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following a back injury, will return for another season. Lander was dressed once again for Sunday's matchup but didn't appear in the game. He hit just 25.7% of his shots from the field, though he had back-to-back seven-point outings versus Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season, connecting on 6-of-13 in those games. 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. Phinisee was on the shoulders of IU teammates just under a week ago, too. The team will see how Lander feels Saturday prior to determining his status, and he'll be on a minutes restriction if he's available. Lander participated in pregame warmups Saturday, but he'll be unavailable once again. The senior guard has been one of IUs top bench players this season, especially on the defensive end. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in averaging 2.1 points. Indiana freshman guard Khristian Lander entered the transfer portal on Friday, becoming the sixth Hoosier to do so since the end of the season. Starters dominate in rout. Connor McDavid on extending his multi-goal scoring streak with a pair in tonight's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. If Phinisee does miss an extended period of time, Trey Galloway may have to fill the backup point guard role. Phinisee is two games removed from a legendary 20-point performance to help Indiana secure their first victory over Purdue since 2016. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Lander continues to be part of Western Kentucky's starting lineup while Emmanuel Akot (head) is out. #4 out. Timeline 2022 Apr 27, 2022: Transfer Khristian Lander transfers to Western Kentucky Mar 23, 2022: 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. The story behind the viral photo of Rob Phinisee amid a sea of IU fans. Lander (13 games): 2.9 points, .9 assists, .8 rebounds, 45.2 FG% in 8.8 minutes per game. Wildcats have been more efficient since lineup change; exploring the real reasons why, ASU Baseball: Back-and-forth battle with NDSU ends in walk-off homer for Rogers, ASU, No. Lander won't suit up for Sunday's game against Minnesota for precautionary reasons due to a sore leg. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: player_profile_fantasy | Lander hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 15 but could provide some backcourt depth if available against a strong Purdue squad. 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. Podcast, Box score and MVP as Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, LSU stuns Texas 3-0 with a 9th Inning Home Run. So, were short-handed. I dont look at positions like that anymore. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The Hoosiers might also be able to call on Khristian Lander on Saturday, at least in a limited capacity. Contact Gordon Engelhardt at gordon.engelhardt@courierpress.com or on Twitter @EngGordon. Reitz High School graduate Khristian Lander has entered the NCAA transfer portal but hasnt ruled out areturn to Indiana Universitys mens basketball team. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. There doesn't seem to be any recent rumors or news. He had four fouls though, and one turnover. But he couldnt do that either. 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. Lander did not play in IUs win and hasnt played since Dec. 22. 18 Ohio State Buckeyes. 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. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 2 Marquette. WebKhristian Lander (born August 9, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of the Conference USA. Indiana dominated Penn State in a 74-57 victory on Wednesday night in a game where almost everything went their way. 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. HIs role hasn't grown much so far since the 2020-21 campaign, but that can at least partially be attributed to injury. Its definitely exploratory to understand what those options are.. Phinisee did not appear with IU on the bench for the remainder of the game after his injury. Elijah Hughey #10. I coach based on how guys are playing as they feel.. High school career [ edit] Lander played basketball for FJ Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. pic.twitter.com/MnHVdMOGqW Khristian Lander 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. Despite warming up with the team for the second straight game, Lander will not return to the lineup on Wednesday. Mike Woodson gave it to him. IU vs. Maryland: IU basketball's backcourt, matchups in frontcourt among things I'm watching vs. Maryland. With just under five minutes to go, Lander scored his first points since late November in a loss against Syracuse a layup that put IU up 63-46. FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. WebLatest on Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN If IU keeps playing like it did vs. Maryland, what is Hoosiers' ceiling? Former 5-star recruit Khristian Lander to leave IU basketball, The senior has dealt with several injuries throughout his career, including his ankles. Lander, however, struggled from 3-point range, hitting 18 of 70 from behind the arc, a 25.7 percentage. Tyler Olden #12. I got faith in everybody that wears this uniform, Woodson said. He became the sixth IU player to enter the transfer portal. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh 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. Not knowing who will be the coach is something that has been on my mind. Its also unclear if Joey Brunk, following last years back injury, will return for another season. Despite reclassifying, Landerwas consideredthe top-rated Indiana player in the Class of 2020 and 25th nationally. All rights reserved. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/playerprofiles_fantasy, Who wins the ACC now? Don't know right now, Woodson said. If he plays he should be in for his normal role off the bench in the backcourt. Woodson said postgame Wednesday that Lander Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go It appears he is trending to a return against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-2 freshman was 6-for-26 from 2-point range in It is not certain if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. Pelicans-Blazers is tied in Q3 on ESPN https://t.co/tGKFCYWAOW. The development of Trey Galloway All love for the Hoosiers ??? In no way does that mean Im leaving IU. Indiana Point Guard Khristian Lander Enters Transfer Portal Again. The 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. After missing last game with a sore leg, Lander was spotted warming up ahead of Thursday's action against Iowa. Lander (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports. With March Madness around the corner, is Memphis basketball's buzz back for good? He's gotta be evaluated probably sometime tomorrow.. 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. Woodson noted needing Khristian Lander has to get healthy as a result of Phinisees injury. Guards Trey Galloway Indiana announced a little more than an hour from tipoff that it would once again be without guards Trey Galloway and Khristian Lander for Thursdays game against Maryland. Dontaie Allen #11. A five-star recruit, Lander averaged 10.2 minutes per game off the bench for the Hoosiers. Taras: https://t.co/tOK2jYADFS (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 After testing it out, he was helped to the locker room by his teammates -- unable to put any pressure on his foot. Lander said he thought his defense has been getting better, though joked he still had those four fouls to cut down on. 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. His 10 minutes at Maryland on Saturday was a chance for him to regain some comfort on the court after missing so much time. 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. And Rob Phinisee made it happen. https://t.co/dBZsL130ha. IU now has just six scholarship players not in the portal, though its unclear if Trayce Jackson-Davis intends to return to college next season or opt for the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest in around 10 minutes per contest. Lander (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Sunday against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. He had back-to-back seven-pointoutings against Michigan and Michigan State at the end of the season. 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. 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. 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. Phinisee is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a painful condition involving tissue inflammation in the foot. 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 bS9uZXdzL21pa2Utd29vZHNvbi1naXZlcy11cGRhdGUtb24tcm9iLXBoaW5p Talk about it inside The cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt The former five-star prospect hadnt seen any playing time since Dec. 22. He was 11th in the Class of 2021, per 247 Sports. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. He immediately stopped, and began reaching for his right ankle. aW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5cyBoYXZlIHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNp I feel like whenever my time is, whenever Im 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. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Whatever minutes you give us, you better give us the most positive minutes to help us win.. Lander, who has missed the last eight games for Indiana, is active for the Hoosiers.
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