"Indiana Hoosiers Face Setbacks with Xavier Johnson's Injury"

Injury Occurrence Xavier Johnson, starting point guard for Indiana, suffered a left arm injury during the game against Iowa.

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Malik Reneau Injured Adding to concerns, starting forward Malik Reneau also suffered an injury during the same game.

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Uncertain Status Coach Mike Woodson did not provide an immediate update on Johnson's condition, leaving uncertainty about his availability.

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History of Setbacks Johnson has faced setbacks, including previous injuries and losing his starting spot earlier in the season.

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Starting Lineup Despite struggles, Johnson had recently returned to the starting lineup, showing improvement in performance.

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Challenges Coach Woodson acknowledges Johnson's challenges, describing a period of soul-searching for the senior player.

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Team's Focus and Resilience Emphasizing the need to refocus, Woodson highlights the team's resilience and ongoing commitment despite injuries

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