Indiana’s Johnson (foot) won’t return this season

Indiana point player Xavier Johnson will not return this season after suffering a damaged foot in December, the school revealed on Saturday.Johnson appeared to be nearing a return in recent weeks, taking part in pregame warmups and moving easily in layup lines. Head coach Mike Woodson never supplied a conclusive timetable for Johnson’s return, consistently taking a wait-and-see technique concerning his status. Woodson said today Johnson still hadn’t practiced much.

“After consulting with my household, coaches and medical staff, I have actually decided to rest for the remainder of the season and will not be going back to competitors,” said Johnson. “After healing my foot, my focus will be to pursue a medical hardship waiver and return to betting the Hoosiers next season.”

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1 Associated Johnson suffered a broken foot against Kansas on Dec. 17, undergoing surgical treatment a couple of days later. The 6-foot-3 senior began each of Indiana’s first 11 games this season and started 34 of 35 games last season. He was averaging 10.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists prior to suffering the injury, shooting a career-high 38.5% from 3-point range.Without Johnson, Indiana has actually enabled Jalen Hood-Schifino to deal with most of the playmaking responsibilities, and he has actually responded by establishing himself as one of the very best freshmen in the country– and a potential lotto pick.The No. 15-ranked Hoosiers (20-10 overall, 11-8 in the Big 10)close the routine season at home against Michigan on Sunday.