Hardy to sit out this season, future in basketball still undecided

Sophomore forward James Hardy will sit out the 2005-06 season to recover from injuries incurred during the 2005 IU football season, the IU Athletics Department announced Friday.\nHe is unsure about his future in \nbasketball.\n"I was planning on coming out for basketball this year, but the football season took its toll on me physically," Hardy said in a statement. "I needed to rest and rehabilitate some injuries. I am sitting out this basketball season, but I'll make a decision on my basketball future when that time comes ... I'm getting ready for spring ball and am excited about football."\nHardy participated in practice initially, but recently either hasn't been present or has dressed in street clothes for practice.\nAs a walk-on, Hardy averaged 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game and even graced the starting lineup on several occasions.\n"James came to Indiana to do both sports, so ultimately the decision is his," Davis said in a press release. "He had a great football season, and I am really proud of him. He has a bright future ahead, and we want to do whatever is necessary to help him reach his goals"