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An updated look at how 11 former IU basketball players are performing this season

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Several former IU basketball players remain active across the country this season, including three in the Big Ten.

Here’s a look at how every former scholarship player for the Hoosiers is performing so far this season:

Kaleb Banks, DePaul

Banks is playing a reserve role for the Blue Demons, currently No. 115 in the KenPom ratings through Sunday’s games. That’s the lowest of any Big East team.

In eight games, Banks has scored in double figures once and is averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game. He’s shooting 43.5 percent from the floor, 38.5 percent on 3s and 59.1 percent from the line.

Kanaan Carlyle, Florida Atlantic

The 6-foot-3 Carlyle has been productive for the Owls, who are 5-3 and No. 117 in KenPom. Carlyle is averaging 15.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and one steal in 32.4 minutes per game.

He’s shooting 41.9 percent from the field, 26.4 percent on 3s and 91.7 percent from the free throw line. Carlyle has attempted 53 3-pointers and 36 free throws.

Gabe Cupps, Ohio State

The former Ohio Mr. Basketball is occupying a reserve role for the Buckeyes, who are 6-1 and No. 33 in KenPom.

Cupps is averaging 2.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 19 minutes per game. He’s shooting 28.6 percent from the field, 18.2 percent on 3s and 81.1 percent from the line.

Logan Duncomb, Winthrop

The 6-foot-10 Duncomb has started all eight games this season for the Eagles, who are 4-4 and No. 106 in KenPom.

Duncomb is averaging 12.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per game while shooting 56.7 percent from the field and 71.1 percent from the line.

CJ Gunn, DePaul

The Indianapolis native, now listed at 6-foot-7, has started all eight games this season for the Blue Demons.

He is averaging 13.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal in 26.1 minutes per game. Gunn is shooting 44.1 percent from the field, 28.6 percent on 3s and 79.2 percent from the line.

Dallas James, Morgan State

The 7-foot big man has started six of Morgan State’s seven games. The Bears are just 1-6 and are No. 360 in KenPom.

In 10.3 minutes per game, James is averaging 2.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots. He’s 5-for-12 from the field.

Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M

The former McDonald’s All-American made his debut for Texas A&M on Nov. 21 but played just four minutes. In the two games since, he’s logged 17 minutes in each and scored in double figures in both contests.

Mgbako is averaging 9.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and is shooting 42.1 percent from the floor and 38.5 percent on 3s. His minutes should continue to increase in the coming weeks. Texas A&M is currently No. 47 in KenPom.

Jakai Newton, Georgia State

Newton has played in five games for the Panthers – four starts – but missed their most recent game against New Mexico State.

He is averaging 8.6 points and five rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game while shooting 25.5 percent from the field and 20.8 percent from 3-point range. Newton is 12-for-13 from the free throw line, good for 92.3 percent. Georgia State is just 1-7 and No. 337 in KenPom.

Malik Reneau, Miami (FL)

Reneau’s steady production continues for the Hurricanes through eight games. Miami is 6-2 and No. 46 in KenPom.

The lefty big man is averaging 20.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26.3 minutes per game. He’s shooting 56.1 percent from the floor, 35.3 percent on 3s (17 attempts) and 78 percent from the free throw line.

Myles Rice, Maryland

Rice has appeared in four games for the Terps off the bench. He is averaging seven points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and one steal in 18 minutes per game.

He’s shooting 31.8 percent from the floor, 37.5 percent on 3s and 91.7 percent from the free throw line. Maryland is 5-3 and No. 94 in KenPom.

Bryson Tucker, Washington

Tucker has not played since the first three games of the season due to an ankle injury.

The Huskies are 5-2, No. 58 in KenPom and Tucker is averaging 9.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 26.7 minutes per game. He’s shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 41.7 percent on 3s (12 attempts).

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