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IU Basketball Players React to Abrupt End to Season on Social Media | Miller Issues Statement

March 12, 2020 Mike Schumann IUBB 0

In a matter of hours, Indiana seniors De’Ron Davis and Devonte Green went from believing that they had done all that was needed to reach the first NCAA Tournament of their careers — to having it all taken away.

As the news rolled in, from the cancellation of the Big Ten Tournament to ultimately the NCAA Tournament as well, IU players watched as their seasons, and in the case of Davis and Green, their college careers, came to end.  Several players took to social media to express their emotions about the surreal day.

First, a statement released by Indiana head coach Archie Miller on his Twitter account.

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Most of the posts were an outpouring of support for Davis and Green, who were not allowed to realize their season long goal.

There was also shock, emotions, and disbelief.  And for Al Durham, a need to perhaps just simplify for a minute.

For Green, there was one last plea to prove that a goal was, in fact, attained.

And from those that are returning, there was a promise.

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