Chaplin returns from knee injury

On Tuesday, IU women’s basketball had its annual media day to discuss the upcoming season. The Bloomington media had the opportunity to talk with any player or coach a part of the team.

IU Coach Felisha Legette-Jack answered questions about this year’s team and the players that will fill in for the loss of last year’s top three scorers.

After the media talked with Legette-Jack, every player and coach was able to take questions.

» Junior center Sasha Chaplin has been injury-prone during her first three years at Indiana. The 6-foot-4-inch center previously tore both ACLs in her knee.
“She’s healthy right now. She’s not thinking about injuries. She’s thinking about championships,” Jack said.

»IU’s offense will be run by sophomore guard Andrea Newbauer. The Fort Wayne native will play many of the minutes as point guard. Legette-Jack compared Newbauer to WNBA Minnesota Lynx’s Lindsay Whalen and how she can attack inside and then pass it out to one of her scorers.
»There is more depth in the backcourt with five players over the height of 6-foot-3-inch.
»Legette-Jack said there will be a lot of lineups on court in the beginning of the season.
»Legette-Jack said she is looking for leadership from the two captains, junior forward Aulani Sinclair and senior forward Georgie Jones.