Indiana basketball steps up in competition when it heads to New York to play in the Empire Classic. The Hoosiers play defending national champion Connecticut on Sunday, and either Texas or Louisville on Monday.
The Hoosiers (3-0) have a bunch of harder-than-anticipated victories, the latest against Wright State. The Hoosiers struggle on 3-point shooting (31.4%) and allowing opponents to rebound their own misses (12.7 per game). IU is shooting 64.2% on 2-pointers, but at least one much taller opponent awaits.
IU’s leaders are Kel’el Ware (18.3 points, 74.1% shooting, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocked shots), Xavier Johnson (14.0 points, 2.3 assists, 4-of-8 3s), Malik Reneau (15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists) and Trey Galloway (12.0 points, 63.1% shooting).
UConn basketball players to watch
The No. 4 (USA TODAY) Huskies (3-0) have cruised to three victories. Five players average in double figures (Alex Karaban, 6-8, 17.0 points, 6.3 rebounds); Tristen Newton (6-5, 15.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 4.7 assists, 2.3 steals); Cam Spencer (6-4, 15.0 ppg, 45.8% 3FG, 5.0 assists); Donovan Clingan (7-2, 15.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.3 blocks); Stephon Castle (6-6, 14.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.0 steals). Castle is out with an injury, and coach Dan Hurley is concerned about roster depth.
Texas basketball players to watch
The No. 17 Longhorns (3-0) have three hot 3-point shooters: Ithiel Horton (6-5, 14.7 ppg, 60% 3FG); Max Abmas (6-0, 14.7 ppg, 50% 3FG, 4.0 assists); Tyrese Hunter (6-0, 14.0 ppg, 46.2% 3FG, 4.3 assists). They get help inside from Kadin Shedrick (6-11, 10.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg) and Dillon Mitchell (6-8, 9.3 ppg, 10 rpg).
Louisville basketball players to watch
The Cardinals (2-1) continue their rebuild with second-year coach Kenny Payne. Mike James (6-5, 18.0 ppg, 6.8 rpg) leads the Cardinals, along with Tre White (6-7, 12.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg) and Skyy Clark (6-3, 11.0 ppg, 2.3 assists). Louisville is shooting 26.4% from 3-point range.
What time is Indiana basketball vs. UConn?
1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Texas plays Syracuse after the IU-Conn game on Sunday. If Indiana wins, it plays the winner between Texas and Louisville at 7 p.m. ET Monday, Nov. 20. If the Hoosiers lose Sunday, they play the Texas-Louisville loser at 4:30 p.m. ET Monday.
What channel is IU basketball vs. UConn on?
TV: ESPN
Radio: Indiana Hoosiers Sports Network (105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.1 FM in Indianapolis)
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 203, 372, 966, Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling
The third-place game is at 4:30 p.m. Monday on ESPNU, and the championship game is at 7 p.m. on ESPNU
Indiana basketball schedule
| Date, day | location, opponent | time, TV |
| Oct. 29, Sunday | vs. Indianapolis (exhibition) | W, 74-52 |
| Nov. 3, Friday | vs. Marian (exhibition) | W, 94-61 |
| Nov. 7, Tuesday | vs. Florida Gulf Coast | W, 69-63 |
| Nov. 12, Sunday | vs. Army | W, 72-64 |
| Nov. 16, Thursday | vs. Wright State | W, 89-80 |
| Nov. 19, Sunday | vs. Connecticut in New York | 1 p.m., ESPN |
| Nov. 20, Monday | vs. Louisville or Texas in New York | 4:30 or 7 p.m., ESPNU |
| Nov. 26, Sunday | vs. Harvard in Indianapolis | 4:30 p.m., BTN |
| Dec. 1, Friday | vs. Maryland | 7 p.m., BTN |
| Dec. 5, Tuesday | at Michigan | 9 p.m., Peacock |
| Dec. 9, Saturday | vs. Auburn in Atlanta | 2 p.m., ESPN2 |
| Dec. 16, Saturday | vs. Kansas | 12:30 p.m., CBS |
| Dec. 19, Tuesday | vs. Morehead State | 6:30 p.m., BTN |
| Dec. 21, Thursday | vs. North Alabama | 8:30 p.m., BTN |
| Dec. 29, Friday | vs. Kennesaw State | TBA, B1G+ app |
| Jan. 3, Wednesday | at Nebraska | 9 p.m., BTN |
| Jan. 6, Saturday | vs. Ohio State | 8 p.m., Fox |
| Jan. 9, Tuesday | at Rutgers | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| Jan. 12, Friday | vs. Minnesota | 6:30 p.m., FS1 |
| Jan. 16, Tuesday | vs. Purdue | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| Jan. 19, Friday | at Wisconsin | 8:30 p.m., FS1 |
| Jan. 27, Saturday | at Illinois | 3 p.m., Fox |
| Jan. 30, Tuesday | vs. Iowa | 7 p.m., BTN |
| Feb. 3, Saturday | vs. Penn State | Noon, FS1 |
| Feb. 6, Tuesday | at Ohio State | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| Feb. 10, Saturday | at Purdue | 8 p.m., Fox |
| Feb. 18, Sunday | vs. Northwestern | 3 p.m., FS1 |
| Feb. 21, Wednesday | vs. Nebraska | 8:30 p.m., BTN |
| Feb. 24, Saturday | at Penn State | Noon, BTN |
| Feb. 27, Tuesday | vs. Wisconsin | 7 p.m., Peacock |
| March 3, Sunday | at Maryland | 2 p.m., CBS |
| March 6, Wednesday | at Minnesota | 9 p.m., BTN |
| March 10, Sunday | vs. Michigan State | 4:30 p.m., CBS |
| March 13-17 | Big Ten tournament at Minneapolis |
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