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Published Oct 5, 2021
Defensive identity a crucial building block for Indiana's success
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Trevor Gersmehl  •  Hoosier Huddle
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Many attributes factor into what makes any team great, but there may not be one distinction more important than identity. Knowing and embracing an identity can take a team from bad to good or from good to great.

Under Archie Miller, Indiana tried to be a team that hung its hat on defensive ferocity and effort. The product often ended up being anything but that which was originally advertised. Combine poor defense and mental toughness with a lackluster offense, and you have a recipe for missing four straight NCAA Tournaments.

Mike Woodson has the same exact goals as Archie Miller in terms of identity.

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