Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson exploded for a record-setting 44 points and 10 three-pointers last Tuesday against Penn State, etching his name in Indiana basketball history with an unforgettable performance.

The Illini fell to No. 18 to round out Big Ten representation in the top 25, although USC, Iowa, UCLA, Indiana and Wisconsin each received votes. Indiana’s remaining opportunities to pick up ranked wins will come in Big Ten play, with only Chicago State and Siena left on the nonconference schedule.

Next up for the Hoosiers: lifting and practice. A weekend of celebration has yielded way to preparing for the Rose Bowl, the Heisman winner said.

A Finals run, a historic college football season and resilience across every level of sport gave Indiana's fans a year worth celebrating.

Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.