Woodson cited Indiana’s inability to guard Northwestern’s floppy action — an offensive set where shooters start in the paint, run around a screen and take catch-and-shoot 3-pointers from the wing — as a particularly frustrating aspect of the Hoosiers’ defensive performance.

Against Northwestern, Mgbako once again displayed his ability to attack the rim off the dribble and space the floor with efficient perimeter shooting. Despite the loss, his reemergence as a dynamic scoring threat bodes well for an Indiana team whose struggles have echoed those of Mgbako.