Indiana University's basketball team, #iubb, faced a lack of composure and leadership in their game against Rutgers. Sixth-year senior Xavier Johnson's erratic performance and ejection raised questions about his maturity. Coach Mike Woodson's leadership was also criticized. The team's future and Woodson's era were questioned after the disappointing performance. Woodson made changes in the team, including a switch at point guard, and emphasized the need for senior players to lead. Despite a resounding win against Minnesota, Johnson's limited minutes and the coach's comments sparked further discussion.
Xavier Johnson played limited minutes last night, but with staggering results. Mike Woodson spoke of those results afterward, and while this is a resoundingly positive story - IU looked great vs Minnesota - miss me with what he said afterward. https://t.co/sSIHjUoUYT
Mike Woodson made a change at point guard, but not what you think. Yes, Gabe Cupps started and spearheaded the #iubb defense. But last night vs Minnesota the ball was in the hands of IU's best two playmakers. One's a wing. The other plays power forward. https://t.co/sSIHjUpsOr
IU controls Minnesota start to finish as #iubb coach Mike Woodson makes changes after the Rutgers debacle. We need to discuss Galloway and Mgbako, Reneau and Ware. And we need to discuss Xavier Johnson some more. #columncoming
Mike Woodson can't fix this IU basketball mess alone. His seniors need to lead the way. Insider: https://t.co/sVdLGiN711 via @indystar #iubb
If last night is how IU looks 16 games into the season, what does it say about this team's future? And if that's how #iubb looks 2½ years into the Mike Woodson era, what does it say about HIS? Buckle up. Knives out. https://t.co/GaP8JCSJf0
Mike Woodson’s full Q&A after Indiana lost again to Rutgers. #iubb https://t.co/NdWzEYEKVF
After his erratic game and ejection, sixth-year IU senior Xavier Johnson was the story. How is he this immature, as a player and more? But as IU kept collapsing against Rutgers, I realized the same goes for coach Mike Woodson. How is he this clueless? https://t.co/GaP8JCSJf0
Lack of composure and leadership sinks Indiana at Rutgers https://t.co/wcwbewczYl #iubb