SCOUTING REPORT
Indiana has the ability to score both inside and outside with F D.J. White and G Eric Gordon. The Hoosiers are good at pounding the ball inside and getting to the foul line. However, their defense is often passive and does not force the opponents into many turnovers.

GAME REVIEW

Minnesota 59, Indiana 58

GAME PREVIEW

vs. Arkansas, Friday, March 21 (NCAA Tournament, East Regional, first round)

IN FOCUS
Arkansas plays good perimeter defense but can be soft inside, which should work to Indiana's advantage, with F D.J. White down low and G Eric Gordon's ability to penetrate. Indiana will have to contain Arkansas' backcourt. Razorbacks G Sonny Weems is averaging 14.3 points a game and G Patrick Beverley averages 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per. F Darian Townes is the Razorbacks' top inside threat, averaging 11.8 points and 5.1 rebounds.

ROSTER REPORT

--F D.J. White was the unanimous selection as Big Ten Most Valuable Player. He led the conference in rebounding with a 10.3 average, becoming the first Indiana player to do that since George McGinnis in 1970-1971. White also has had double-doubles in 20 of the last 28 games.

--G Eric Gordon was picked to be the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and was also a first-team all-conference pick. He led the conference in scoring with a 21.5 average. He also made (221) and attempted (259) more free throws than anyone in the Big Ten.

--G Jamarcus Ellis did not score in 16 minutes in the loss to Minnesota in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. It marked only the second time all season that Ellis was held scoreless.

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