Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) makes a pass as Indiana forward Justin Smith
Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) makes a pass as Indiana forward Justin Smith (3) defends him during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
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Saturday's loss to Purdue was a jarring reminder of what Indiana basketball used to be but has rarely been again since Knight's departure in 2000 — one of the best programs in the Big Ten or even the big dog in its own state.
