North Dakota State at Indiana

The Indiana Hoosiers long dominated the college basketball world under the guidance of Bobby Knight. After some soft years, the Hoosiers are back on top ranked 31 in the country. They have it all in Cody Zeller, a dominating big man and some great 3pt shooters. If Christian Watford continues his impressive 15 point 15 board work in the opener, Indiana is going to be tough for anyone. Maurice Creek, after multiple knee surgeries, came in and dropped a couple threes in succession, making IU look scary good. North Dakota State is an experienced team and good by Summit Conference standards, but playing against the number one team in the country on the road, is another story all together. The Hoosiers have covered nine of their last 11 outside the conference. They have the depth and talent, not to allow a back-door cover here. Play on Indiana.