Indiana’s Thomas Bryant to return for sophomore season

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Indiana center Thomas Bryant will return to the Hoosiers for his sophomore season, the program announced Thursday.

Bryant, who had first-round potential in this year’s NBA draft, opted to return to Indiana after posting 11.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in his rookie campaign. He was named a third-team All-Big Ten selection this year for Indiana, the regular-season Big Ten champions.

The 6'10" big man recorded 19 points in the second round of the NCAA tournament against Kentucky.

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The Hoosiers finished the season 27–8 after losing to UNC in the Sweet 16.

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