Xavier Johnson

That’s A Wrap: Xavier Johnson

Alex Bozich — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:25:57 +0000

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2023-24 Indiana Hoosiers. Today, our player recaps conclude with a look at Xavier Johnson. Johnson (20 games): 7.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 42.5 FG% in 25.6 minutes per ...

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Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to loss to Nebraska

Staff — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:03:51 +0000

Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako and Xavier Johnson addressed the media following Indiana’s 93-66 loss to Nebraska in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Big Ten tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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Video: IU senior day speeches

Staff — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:35:33 +0000

Indiana held its annual senior day speeches on Sunday afternoon following its 65-64 win against Michigan State at Assembly Hall. Watch the full ceremony below:

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Film Session: Chronicling Indiana’s fast-break points in the second half against Maryland

Ryan Corazza — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:41:29 +0000

Indiana exploded on offense in the second half against Maryland, dropping 50 points on 1.4 points per possession. While the Hoosiers made plenty of baskets via their half-court offense, they also scored 14 points on the fast break with Xavier ...

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Five takeaways from Indiana’s win at Maryland

Alex Bozich — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:53:28 +0000

Indiana erased a 16-point second half deficit to beat Maryland 83-78 on Sunday afternoon at the Xfinity Center. The win improved the Hoosiers to 16-13 overall and 8-10 in Big Ten play with two regular season games remaining. Here are ...

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‘They’re my backbone’: Xavier Johnson leads Indiana to 83-78 win against Maryland in front of family

William McDermott — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:38:16 +0000

For Xavier Johnson, family is everything. And Indiana’s trip to College Park, Maryland, was Johnson’s last chance to play in front of most of his family in a college uniform. Johnson, who has missed nearly two full months of this ...

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Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win at Maryland

Staff — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:12:22 +0000

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako and Xavier Johnson addressed the media following Indiana’s 83-78 win against Maryland on Sunday afternoon at the Xfinity Center. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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Video: Xavier Johnson media availability ahead of road trip to Maryland

Alex Bozich — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:42:08 +0000

Xavier Johnson addressed the media on Friday morning ahead of Indiana’s road trip to take on Maryland at the Xfinity Center on Sunday afternoon. Watch the full media availability below:

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Indiana overcomes injuries to gut out a 74-68 win against Iowa

Amanda Foster — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:51:44 +0000

Mackenzie Mgbako stood with his hands on his head. Anthony Leal gestured to his teammates to get in closer to each other to block the cameras out. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall was silent, save for some scattered whispers. Xavier Johnson ...

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Film Session: Xavier Johnson’s drives against the Illini

Ryan Corazza — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:10:20 +0000

In Indiana’s loss to the Illini, Xavier Johnson seemed to re-capture some of his explosion off the bounce, as he scored all 14 of his points and all six of his field goals via drives off the perimeter. Johnson’s struggles ...

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A player-by-player breakdown of Indiana’s roster through 19 games

Alex Bozich — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:42:06 +0000

Indiana’s week-long break between games gives Mike Woodson and the coaching staff extended preparation time and an opportunity to work on the most significant deficiencies for the Hoosiers. As we near the halfway point of conference play, it also allows ...

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Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Purdue

Alex Bozich — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:40:29 +0000

Indiana suffered a 21-point loss to Purdue on Tuesday night at Assembly Hall, falling 87-66. The loss dropped the Hoosiers to 12-6 overall and 4-3 in Big Ten play. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Boilermakers: Kel’el ...

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Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss at Rutgers

Alex Bozich — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:06:16 +0000

Indiana led by seven in the first half but collapsed in a 66-57 loss to Rutgers on Tuesday at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Scarlet Knights: Xavier Johnson’s turnovers and ejection show a ...

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Malik Reneau and Xavier Johnson lead Indiana to victory against Ohio State

Kevin Vera — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:17:26 +0000

On Saturday night, Xavier Johnson and Malik Reneau came through for Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers earned a 71-65 victory over Ohio State, with Johnson and Reneau leading the way. Ohio State had a one-point lead at ...

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Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win against Ohio State

Amanda Foster — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 03:56:13 +0000

Mike Woodson, CJ Gunn and Xavier Johnson addressed the media following Indiana’s 71-65 win against Ohio State at Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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Film Session: Breaking down Xavier Johnson’s return against Nebraska

Ryan Corazza — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:18:10 +0000

After a seven-game absence due to a foot injury, Xavier Johnson returned to the lineup against Nebraska. The sixth-year senior played only 15 minutes. While most of his stat line didn’t impress — 0 points, four turnovers — Johnson’s ability ...

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Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss at Nebraska

Alex Bozich — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:54:25 +0000

Indiana suffered its fourth loss of the season Wednesday night, falling 86-70 to Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Cornhuskers: Indiana’s defense continues to underwhelm Mike Woodson built his first Indiana team ...

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Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against Louisville

Alex Bozich — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:15:35 +0000

Indiana bounced back from its 20-point loss on Sunday against UConn with a 74-66 triumph against Louisville on Monday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Here are five takeaways from the victory against the Cardinals: Indiana’s goes zone to stop dribble ...

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Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win against Louisville

Staff — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:51:09 +0000

NEW YORK – Mike Woodson, Xavier Johnson and Kaleb Banks addressed the media following Indiana’s 74-66 win against Louisville on Monday at Madison Square Garden. Watch their postgame comments below:

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Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against Army

Alex Bozich — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:01:20 +0000

Indiana improved to 2-0 with a 72-64 win against Army on Sunday evening at Assembly Hall. Here are five takeaways from the victory against the Black Knights: Indiana’s indifference to the 3-point line remains troublesome Indiana was outscored for the ...

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