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Patterson said he had no inkling that Syracuse might draw Indiana in the annual series between the two conferences until his AAU coach, Chris Hawkins, sent him a message after Wednesday afternoon's announcement.

Indiana basketball's roster is in a state of significant flux, forced to replace five of its top seven contributors from the Big Ten championship team of 2012-13. A whopping 73.6 percent of IU's points and 66.7 percent of the team's rebounds walked out the door via graduation, NBA draft defections or transfer.

They lost players who used up their eligibility , to the NBA and to transfer . They once again bring in one of America's best freshman classes -- six players who can fill all the needs if they play beyond their years.

They lost players who used up their eligibility , to the NBA and to transfer . They once again bring in one of America's best freshman classes -- six players who can fill all the needs if they play beyond their years.

Gone are familiar faces Jordan Hulls and Christian Watford. All-Americans Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller are leaving as well.