Indiana star big man Trayce Jackson-Davis withdrew his name from the NBA draft and will return to Bloomington for another season, making the Hoosiers a preseason top-15 team nationally.
Jackson-Davis said earlier this spring that he would enter the NBA draft but keep his college eligibility. He did not participate in the NBA draft combine, despite reports that he tested positive.
Jackson-Davis was a second-team All-Big Ten selection last season after he averaged 18.3 points, 8.1 rebound and 2.3 blocks. He has been one of the most productive power-conference post players during his three seasons with the Hoosiers, averaging 19.1 points and 9.0 rebound in 2020-21.
Jackson-Davis put up 13.5 points and 8.4 rebound as a freshman.
In Mike Woodson's first year at the helm, Indiana struggled with consistency, but they did reach the NCAA tournament, beating Wyoming in the First Four and then losing to Saint Mary's in the first round. The Hoosiers return four starters from that team, as well as adding two five-star recruits, and one of the best prospects in the country.
One spot behind Michigan, Indiana was ranked No. 15 in the most recent Way-Too-Early Top 25. The Hoosiers and Michigan are likely to win the Big Ten next season.
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