Availability Report Released for Purdue-Indiana Rivalry Matchup
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana's backcuourt will be without a key piece for Friday night's game against No. 10 Purdue. Prior to tipoff between the Hoosiers and Boilermakers, IU revealed that Kanaan Carlyle will not play.
Carlyle was listed as "out" on Indiana's availability report for Friday. The Hoosiers will also be without Jakai Newton and Gabe Cupps. Newton has played in just four games this season. Cupps is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
No further details regarding Carlyle's status was provided at the time of the report. The sophomore guard has appeared in 18 games for the Hoosiers this season, averaging 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
Purdue is at full strength for Friday's game against the Hoosiers. The only injury is to 7-foot-4 freshman Daniel Jacobsen, who suffered an injury in the second game of the season against Northern Kentucky. He is also out for the year.
Tipoff between the Hoosiers and Boilermakers is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will air on FOX. Purdue swept the season series last year and is looking to make it three straight wins over Indiana.
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