WATCH: Kel'el Ware Finds Kaleb Banks For Easy Slam Dunk Against Louisville

With Mackenzie Mgbako in early foul trouble, Kaleb Banks has given Indiana good minutes so far, scoring four quick points. Kel'el Ware found Banks on a back-cut to the basket, leading to an easy dunk.

NEW YORK – Despite his 7-foot stature, Kel'el Ware has been one of Indiana's top passers this season.

He entered the game fourth among Hoosiers in assists, and he got the pro-IU crowd excited with a dime to Kaleb Banks early on. Banks fooled his defender with a back-cut to the basket, and Ware rewarded him, leading to an easy dunk

.@Kalebb_3 – with authority!

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— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) November 20, 2023

Next up, Indiana plays Harvard at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Harvard is off to a 4-1 start this year, and will play Colgate on Wednesday before facing the Hoosiers. Tipoff between Indiana and Harvard is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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