Jordan Geronimo Missed Indiana’s Game Against Elon Due to Dislocated Finger

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana was shorthanded on Tuesday, nevertheless it did not matter because the Hoosiers cruised to a 96-72 win over Elon.

Main scorers Xavier Johnson and Trayce Jackson-Davis didn’t gown for Tuesday’s recreation, however junior ahead Jordan Geronimo went by way of pregame warmups with the crew. As the sport went on, it was stunning to not see Geronimo on the court docket, however Indiana coach Mike Woodson offered clarification after the sport. 

“Geronimo got here to me earlier than the sport and mentioned he could not go,” Woodson mentioned. “Jordan’s harm is a dislocated finger, and he tried to go a little bit yesterday.”

Coming off the bench in 11 of 12 video games for Indiana, Geronimo is averaging 5.0 factors, 2.1 rebounds and one block per recreation. In his third yr at Indiana, the 6-foot-6 ahead is taking pictures 55.0 % general, 75.0 % from the free throw line and has made 2-of-12 3-point makes an attempt. 

“With Geronimo it is principally how a lot ache he can tolerate together with his dislocated finger bandaged,” Woodson mentioned. “Time will inform. Tomorrow shall be one other day and we’ll go begin apply and see the place all people is.”

Indiana’s subsequent recreation suggestions off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Meeting Corridor towards Kennesaw State. The Hoosiers have an prolonged break after that and don’t resume Large Ten play till Jan 5 at Iowa. 

• INDIANA-ELON GAME STORY: With out main scorers Trayce Jackson-Davis and Xavier Johnson, Indiana coach Mike Woodson experimented with new rotations in a 96-72 win over Elon. Freshman CJ Gunn and sophomore Logan Duncomb completed with profession highs in factors, and Race Thompson led the best way with an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double. CLICK HERE
• LIVE BLOG: Indiana basketball is again at Meeting Corridor on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. ET for a matchup towards the Elon Phoenix. Welcome to our reside weblog, the place we’ll preserve you up to date with all of the information and views from press row in actual time. CLICK HERE
• JOHNSON, JACKSON-DAVIS OUT: Indiana basketball shall be with out beginning ahead Trayce Jackson-Davis and level guard Xavier Johnson on Tuesday towards the Elon Phoenix at 7 p.m. ET at Simon Skjodt Meeting Corridor. CLICK HERE