The injury bug has found the Iowa men’s basketball team this season. While none have been season ending injuries to date, it’s hit nearly half the players on the roster with what could be called nagging injuries that have kept several players out for one or two games at a time during the season.

A little over a week ago, Fran McCaffery was searching for answers on the defensive end of the floor. Based on what we have seen on the court in the last sixty minutes of basketball, the Iowa head coach may have found something.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Oumar Ballo has played some of his best basketball in an Indiana uniform as of late, and Saturday’s trip to Iowa presents a contrasting matchup.

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Head coach Fran McCaffery discusses a variety of topics ahead of Iowa's matchup with Indiana.

It sounds like good news for graduate guard Drew Thelwell's injury status entering tonight against Indiana. Thelwell reportedly tweaked something during warmups ahead of Iowa's 97-87 overtime win over Nebraska on Tuesday night.

Welcome to our live blog for Saturday's game between Indiana and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

While Ware and Ballo have different skill sets, McCaffery anticipates a challenging matchup against the new Indiana center. Over the last three games, Ballo is averaging 21.6 points and 11 rebounds.

Michigan State takes down Illinois, Rutgers gets two victories and Purdue's win streak extends to seven games. How it all impacts the Big Ten power rankings.

Brock Harding discusses a variety of topics ahead of Iowa's matchup with Minnesota.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery previews matchup with Minnesota. Tyler Tachman. Video: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery on USC, recruiting Drew Thelwell

Owen Freeman discusses a variety of topics ahead of Iowa's matchup with Minnesota.