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THE HERALD ■ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020 SPORTS ■ PAGE 19 Pacers’ Oladipo set for 1st game after recovery

By MICHAEL MAROT with my body and patient with They acquired three new until after the All-Star break. are going to change. The rotation AP Sports Writer the game. But I’m a competitor. starters during the offseason — He declined to provide specifics is going to change. So you can I know it isn’t going to be easy.” , and wouldn’t say whether Ola- embrace it or you can go against INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Ola- Oladipo probably knew that and T.J. Warren — and added dipo would start or come off the it. I expect us to embrace it.” dipo spent 12 months working, much the moment he couldn’t forward to bench against the Bulls. Adjusting on the fly is part of wondering and watch- get up after crashing to the floor the lineup. But with Indiana holding the the business. NBA ing. He strengthened late in the first half of last Janu- Meanwhile, Oladipo contin- No. 5 spot in the Eastern Con- Last week, the New Orleans his body, his mind, his injured ary’s game against Toronto. He ued rehabbing and started mak- ference, at 30-17, and just 2 1/2 Pelicans got their first real right knee and promised to re- left the court on a stretcher amid ing semi-regular trips to Fort games out of the No. 2 spot with- glimpse of , last turn a better player. a crescendo of cheers from his Wayne, working with Indiana’s out Oladipo, there’s no need to summer’s top overall draft pick. Now, he’s finally healthy adoring fans. G League affiliate for the final push him back. Philadelphia Joel Em- enough to start proving it. Players around the league phase of his comeback. Oladipo’s return will change biid was cleared to play Tuesday The All-Star guard expects to quickly took to social media to “I was trying to get as much things. after missing three weeks with make his long-anticipated sea- offer their encouragement, too. as I could out of my rehab so “This will be the first time we a dislocated finger on his left son debut Wednesday when the The next day, team officials eventually I could have a day like have all of our guys back and all hand. The Golden State Warriors host Chicago. announced Oladipo needed sea- (Wednesday),” Oladipo said. of us are going to have to sacri- could get Stephen Curry (broken “I don’t expect to do anything son-ending surgery on a rup- The Pacers will play it safe fice, even Victor,” McMillan said, left hand) back following the All- out there miraculous, I just ex- tured quad tendon, setting off a with their top star, at least citing an extraordinarily large Star break. Klay Thompson also pect to play basketball to the best prolonged recovery period. initially. media contingent at practice as remains out with a torn ACL in of my ability,” he said Tuesday. By the time he returned to Coach Nate McMillan told an indication of what will be dif- his left knee. “I know I’ll get better as time practice, at training camp, the reporters Tuesday that Ola- ferent. “It’s not going to be all For Oladipo, the obstacles goes on and I’ve got to be patient Pacers had a revamped roster. dipo’s minutes will be limited about Victor. It’s about us. Roles have been daunting.

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Tuesday semifinal (ESPN2) 7 p.m. — Women’s : Baylor vs. Prep schedule Grade basketball 1. South Carolina (19-1) did not play. Next: at Mis- RADIO Texas (FS1) sissippi, Thursday. 7:30 p.m. — College basketball: Indiana at Penn 8 p.m. — Professional wrestling: WWE SmackDown ■■ THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 ■■ Boonville A 64, Jasper Gold A 50 2. Baylor (18-1) beat Iowa State 83-62. Next: at (FOX) Freshmen Girls Basketball Jasper Gold...... 12 13 8 17 — 50 State (WITZ 104.7 FM) Texas, Friday. ■ 9 p.m. — College wrestling: Penn State vs. Iowa Gibson Southern at Jasper, 5:00 Booonville...... 16 8 24 16 — 64 ■ THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 3. Oregon (17-2) did not play. Next: at Utah, TELEVISION (BIG10) Prep Girls Basketball Leading scorers: JASPER — Day 21, Young 8, 9 p.m. — NHL hockey: St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Thursday. 8 p.m. — NBA basketball: Golden State Warriors at Northeast Dubois at Vincennes Rivet, 7:30 Underhill 8. BOONEVILLE — Davis 24, Campbell 15, Oilers (FSMW) 4. UConn (18-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cincinnati, (TNT) Tecumseh at Southridge, 8:00 Murtishaw 15. Thursday. 10:30 p.m. — NBA basketball: Portland Trail Blaz- Forest Park at North Posey, 8:00 ■■ Boonville B 45, Jasper Gold B 38 5. Louisville (20-1) did not play. Next: at Notre 10:30 p.m. — NBA basketball: at Denver ers at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN) Pike Central at Heritage Hills, 8:00 Jasper Gold...... 12 9 11 6 — 38 Dame, Thursday. Nuggets (TNT) RADIO ■■ FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Boonville...... 16 7 10 12 — 45 6. Stanford (18-2) did not play. Next: at Washington, RADIO 3:20 p.m. — Southridge Forecasters (WITZ 104.7 JV Boys Basketball Leading scorers: JASPER — Weinel 13, Durcholz Friday. 7:45 p.m. — Prep girls basketball: Forest Park at FM) Northeast Dubois at Jasper, 6:30 12. BOONVILLE — Stough 14, Young 10. 7. N.C. State (19-1) did not play. Next: at Clemson, North Posey (WITZ 104.7 FM) 3:40 p.m. — Jasper Forecasters (WITZ 104.7 FM) Prep Boys Basketball 8th grade boys Thursday. ■■ FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 4:30 p.m. — John Goebel Basketball Talk Show Forest Park at Southridge, 7:30 ■■ Jasper 39, Mount Vernon 30 8. UCLA (18-1) did not play. Next: at No. 16 Arizona, TELEVISION (WITZ 104.7 FM) Northeast Dubois at Jasper, 8:00, Homecoming JASPER — Wallace 13, Noblitt 6, Hile 6, Leinenbach Friday. 6 p.m. — College hockey: Notre Dame vs. Penn 7:10 p.m. — Prep boys basketball: Forest Park at Evansville Mater Dei at Heritage Hills, 8:30 6, Atkins 4, VanMeter 2, Egbert 2. 9. Mississippi State (18-3) did not play. Next: vs. State (BIG10) Southridge (WQKZ 98.5 FM) ■■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 ■■ Holy Trinity 40, Washington Catholic 29 Auburn, Thursday. 7 p.m. — College basketball: Virginia Common- 7:30 p.m. — Prep boys basketball: Northeast Prep Wrestling Holy Trinity...... 17, 10 7 6 — 40 10. Oregon State (16-4) did not play. Next: at wealth at Rhode Island (ESPN2) Dubois at Jasper (WITZ 104.7 FM) IHSAA Sectional-Memorial Gym at Southridge, 9:00 Washington Catholic...... 6 7 7 9 — 29 Colorado, Thursday. Heritage Hills at Castle Sectional, 10:00 HOLY TRINITY — Habig 14, Hamlin 8, Stratton 6, 11. DePaul (19-2) did not play. Next: vs. Creighton, Prep Boys Swimming and Diving Eckman 6, Mehringer 3, Villwock 2, Lukemeyer 1. Friday. Mt. Vernon Invite - Diving, 10:00 8th grade boys 12. Gonzaga (20-1) did not play. Next: vs. San Mt. Vernon Invite - Swimming, 2:30 Pocket Athletic Conference Tournament Diego, Thursday. BRIEFLY Freshmen Boys Basketball ■■ Forest Park 59, Owensville 41 13. Kentucky (16-3) did not play. Next: at Missouri, Jasper Frosh Invitational Forest Park...... 19 19 18 3 — 59 Thursday. JV Boys Basketball Owensville...... 10 11 8 12 — 41 14. Florida State (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Jasper at New Albany, 6:00 Leading scorers: FOREST PARK — J. Berg 19, Boston College, Thursday. Gutsgell to be honored Prep Boys Basketball Howard 8, T. Berg 7. OWENSVILLE — Wilson 14, 15. Texas A&M (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Geor- Jasper at New Albany, 7:30 Marvel 10. gia, Thursday. Kurt Gutsgell of WBDC Radio and WJTS TV 18 in Jasper, one of Forest Park at Washington, 8:00 16. Arizona (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 8 Southwest Indiana’s most recognizable television and radio person- Heritage Hills at South Spencer, 8:00 UCLA, Friday. alities, will be presented the 2019-20 Distinguished Media Service Northeast Dubois at Wood Memorial, 8:00 Amateur bowling 17. Maryland (16-4) did not play. Next: at Ohio State, Thursday. Award for District 3 on Friday. ■ ■ Eastown Recreation Center 18. Iowa (17-3) did not play. Next: at Penn State, Kurt is in his 30th year as sports director at WBDC Radio, and has Prep basketball Monday Nite Booster Thursday. Basket Case Brewing 6, Lemond’s Cleaning 2 19. Arizona State (15-5) did not play. Next: vs. also served as sports director, anchor and play-by-play broadcaster for AT JASPER Ferdinand News 6, Impressions Printing 2 Southern Cal, Friday. WJTS TV 18 since 1993. As the long-time “Voice of the Southridge GIRLS VARSITY Leclere Skids 7, Double AA Drywall 1 20. Indiana (16-5) did not play. Next: vs. Wisconsin, ■ Raiders,” Gutsgell estimates he’s provided play-by-play for more than ■ Jasper 59, Princeton 33 Superior Ag 8, Bye 0 Thursday. Jasper...... 13 12 17 17 — 59 High games and series — Josh Hart 235, 236, 21. South Dakota (19-2) did not play. Next: at 1,500 Southridge games in football, basketball and baseball, and Princeton...... 4 11 15 3 — 33 673; Tom Bell 237, 653; Chelsea Kiefer 210, 204, Omaha, Wednesday. another 500 for county schools Forest Park, Jasper and Northeast JASPER — Knies 7 2-3 17, Nottingham 4 6-8 15, 215, 629; Anthony Schmitt 214, 212, 212, 624; 22. Tennessee (16-4) did not play. Next: at Vander- Schwenk 4 9, Ruhe 1 3-4 5, Vaal 5-6 5, Blazey 1 Harlee Zehr 215, 209, 200, 624; Carl Shaber bilt, Thursday. Dubois. 2-2 4, Noblitt 1 2, Matheis 1 2. PRINCETON — Dove 230,582; Becky Gadlage 185, 514; Debbie 23. Northwestern (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. In addition to this award from the IHSAA, he’s a six-time honoree 8 2-5 18, Sisk 3 8, Thompson 2 5, Hardiman 2. Powell 177, 514; Anita Correll 496; Jamie Larson Michigan, Thursday. by both the Indiana Broadcasters Association for sports play-by-play 3-point field goals — Jasper 3 (Knies 1, Schwenk 178,487; Tonia Robinson; 178, 485; Susan 24. Missouri State (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. 1, Nottingham 1), Princeton 3 (Sisk 2, Thompson 1). Lemond 479; Eric Larson 216; Tanner Lemond 214; Bradley, Friday. and the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association. He’s also Fouls: Jasper 9, Princeton 19. Brad Obermeier 181. 25. Arkansas (16-4) did not play. Next: at Alabama, earned distinguished service awards from the Indiana Interscholas- JUNIOR VARSITY Thursday. ■■ Jasper 40, Princeton 21 tic Athletic Administrators Association and the Indiana Basketball Jasper...... 12 10 14 4 — 40 College basketball ■■ N0.25 RUTGERS 70, PURDUE 63 Coaches Association. Princeton...... 3 8 6 5 — 21 PURDUE (11-10) ■■ AP MEN’S TOP 25 FARED This is the 35th year the IHSAA has recognized outstanding JASPER — Fortwendel 6 1-1 13, Simmers 5 1-2 Proctor 7-12 2-2 19, Hunter 3-9 0-0 7, Eastern 1-3 Tuesday 11, Matheis 2 4, Sutton 2 4, Hopf 1 2, Underwood 0-0 2, Williams 7-14 3-4 17, Stefanovic 0-5 0-0 0, members of the Indiana news media from each of its three legislative 1. Baylor (17-1) did not play. Next: at Iowa State, 1 2, Ruxer 1 2, Mehringer 2-4 2. PRINCETON — Thompson 1-3 0-0 3, Boudreaux 3-7 2-3 9, Haarms Wednesday. districts for excellence in the coverage of high school sports. District Hardiman 4 2-3 10, Hawley 2 1-2 5, Packer 1 2-2 4, 2-5 0-0 4, Wheeler 1-3 0-1 2. Totals 25-61 7-10 63. 2. Gonzaga (21-1) did not play. Next: at Santa Clara, Johnson 1 2. RUTGERS (16-5) 3 covers 43 counties across southern Indiana. Thursday. AT SOUTHRIDGE McConnell 2-5 12-12 16, Baker 3-6 2-2 10, Harper 3. Kansas (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Texas Tech, GIRLS VARSITY 4-10 2-2 10, Yeboah 2-6 5-7 10, Johnson 3-6 1-6 7, ■ Saturday. ■ Vincennes Lincoln 47, Southridge 29 Mathis 3-5 1-2 9, Carter 1-3 2-5 4, Mulcahy 0-1 0-0 4. San Diego State (21-0) did not play. Next: at New Southridge...... 13 5 7 4 — 29 0, Young 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 20-44 25-36 70. Lettermen’s club meets Mexico, Wednesday. Vincennes Lincoln...... 12 9 15 11 — 47 Halftime_Rutgers 39-27. 3-Point Goals_Purdue 6-22 5. Florida State (17-3) lost to Virginia 61-56. Next: The Southridge High School Lettermen’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. SOUTHRIDGE — M. Tempel 4 2 13, Nalley 2 4 8, (Proctor 3-6, Boudreaux 1-3, Hunter 1-3, Thompson at Virginia Tech, Saturday. Goeppner 3 0 8. Totals: 9 6-8 29. VINCENNES LIN- 1-3, Haarms 0-1, Wheeler 0-2, Stefanovic 0-4), today at The Old School Cafe in Huntingburg. Food and refreshments 6. Louisville (17-3) did not play. Next: at Boston COLN — Carmean 11 2 30, Kroeger 4 1 10, Lange Rutgers 5-16 (Baker 2-3, Mathis 2-3, Yeboah 1-4, will be served, with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. Winter coaches College, Wednesday. 2 0 4, Jackson 0 1 1. Totals: 18 4-6 47 Mulcahy 0-1, McConnell 0-2, Harper 0-3). Fouled 7. Dayton (18-2) did not play. Next: at Duquesne, will speak. 3-point field goals — Southridge 5 (Tempel 3, Out_Haarms. Rebounds_Purdue 31 (Williams 13), Wednesday. Goeppner 2), Vincennes Lincoln 7 (Carmean 6, Rutgers 27 (McConnell, Johnson 7). Assists_Purdue 8. Villanova (17-3) beat St. John’s 79-59. Next: vs. Kroger 1) 11 (Proctor 4), Rutgers 13 (McConnell, Harper, Creighton, Saturday. Fouls — Southridge 11, Vincennes Lincoln 8 Johnson, Mathis, Young 2). Total Fouls_Purdue 25, 9. Duke (17-3) beat Pittsburgh 79-67. Next: at Wildcats history celebrated JUNIOR VARSITY Rutgers 15. A_8,000 (8,000). ■■ Vincennes Lincoln 33, Southridge 16 Syracuse, Saturday. A special event to celebrate a golden era in Jasper Wildcats boys’ 10. Seton Hall (15-4) did not play. Next: vs. DePaul, Southridge...... 7 1 5 3 — 16 ■■ N0.16 BUTLER 69, GEORGETOWN 64 Wednesday. basketball history — the team’s five consecutive sectional basketball Vincennes Lincoln...... 8 8 9 8 — 33 BUTLER (17-4) 11. Oregon (17-4) did not play. Next: at California, SOUTHRIDGE — McMickle 5, Mattingly 3, Evans McDermott 9-12 0-2 25, Baldwin 4-12 5-5 13, championships from 1971 to 1975 — will be held on Feb. 8. Mem- Thursday. 3, Hohler 3, Wagner 2. VINCENNES — Leehy 22, Baddley 2-4 2-2 6, Nze 4-7 0-0 8, Tucker 2-7 0-0 6, 12. West Virginia (16-3) did not play. Next: at Texas bers of those sectional winners will be recognized at halftime of the Hartley 4, Followell 3, Sutton 2, Grube 2. Golden 3-6 1-1 7, Battle 0-4 0-0 0, Smits 2-3 0-1 4. Tech, Wednesday. AT FOREST PARK Totals 26-55 8-11 69. Jasper-Heritage Hills game that afternoon, to be played at the historic 13. Kentucky (15-4) did not play. Next: vs. Vander- BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY GEORGETOWN (12-9) 80-year-old Cabby O’Neill Gymnasium. The gym was the home of those bilt, Wednesday. Forest Park Tournament Semifinal Mosely 4-9 2-2 11, Allen 2-6 4-4 9, McClung 4-16 ■ 14. Michigan State (15-5) did not play. Next: vs. sectional champion teams. The varsity game will begin at 2:30 p.m. A ■ Heritage Hills 48, Forest Park 21 3-4 12, Yurtseven 4-14 6-8 14, Blair 3-4 0-0 8, Northwestern, Wednesday. Heritage Hills...... 18 8 12 10 — 48 Pickett 0-7 0-0 0, Wahab 4-7 2-2 10, Muresan 0-0 reception for those sectional teams will follow the game at the Dubois 15. Maryland (16-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 18 Forest Park...... 7 4 4 6 — 21 0-0 0. Totals 21-63 17-20 64. Iowa, Thursday. County Museum. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided, compliments HERITAGE HILLS — Guth 12, Smallwood 9, Vinson Halftime_Georgetown 43-32. 3-Point Goals_Butler 16. Butler (17-4) beat Georgetown 69-64. Next: vs. 9, Marcus Becher 7, Susnjara 7, Krzykowski 4. FOR- 9-23 (McDermott 7-10, Tucker 2-4, Baddley 0-2, of the Jasper High School Boys’ Basketball Booster Club. All friends Providence, Saturday. EST PARK — Klem 8, Tretter 5, Wolf 4, Bowman 2, Baldwin 0-2, Golden 0-2, Battle 0-3), Georgetown and families of Jasper basketball are invited to attend. 17. Auburn (18-2) beat Mississippi 83-82, 2OT. Rothgerber 2. 5-14 (Blair 2-3, Allen 1-1, Mosely 1-3, McClung 1-5, Next: vs. No. 13 Kentucky, Saturday. Championship Pickett 0-2). Rebounds_Butler 35 (McDermott 8), ■ 18. Iowa (15-5) did not play. Next: at No. 15 Mary- ■ Heritage Hills 43, Perry Central 26 Georgetown 33 (Yurtseven 13). Assists_Butler 15 land, Thursday. Heritage Hills...... 11 20 6 6 — 43 (Baldwin 6), Georgetown 14 (Allen 7). Total Fouls_ Softball camp scheduled 19. Illinois (15-5) did not play. Next: vs. Minnesota, Perry Central...... 2 9 5 10 — 26 Butler 18, Georgetown 16. A_5,329 (20,356). HERITAGE HILLS — Susnjara 12, Guth 11, Rickel- Thursday. The Heritage Hills softball team, in association with ProRehab and man 5, Becher 5, Radigan 5, Krzykowski 3, Vinson 20. Colorado (16-4) did not play. Next: at UCLA, USA Softball of Indiana, will host a softball camp on Feb. 22 at the 2. PERRY CENTRAL — Bishop 13, Hess 4, Hubert Thursday. 4, Blum 3, Etienne 2. 21. Houston (16-4) did not play. Next: at East On the air Patriot Activity Center. FRESHMAN BOYS Carolina, Wednesday. ■■ TODAY, JANUARY 29 Former University of Tennessee standout and professional player ■■ Jasper 62, Northeast Dubois 23 22. LSU (15-4) did not play. Next: vs. Alabama, TELEVISION India Chiles will bring her nationally recognized Slap and Power hitting Wednesday. 7 p.m. — NBA basketball: at Indiana 23. Wichita State (17-3) did not play. Next: at Tulsa, Pacers (FSMW) camps to Heritage Hills to lead and instruct area players. Rounding Saturday. 7:30 p.m. — NBA basketball: at out the camp staff will be former NCAA standouts. Prep swimming 24. Penn State (14-5) did not play. Next: vs. Indi- (ESPN) Her camp will include three separate sessions with detailed instruc- AT NORTHEAST DUBOIS ana, Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. — College basketball: Indiana University Boys 25. Rutgers (16-5) beat Purdue 70-63. Next: vs. at Penn State (BIG10) tions and some picture and autograph time. Northeast Dubois 109, Vincennes Lincoln 46 Michigan, Saturday. 10 p.m. — NBA basketball: at Girls (ESPN) ■ Vincennes Lincoln 93, Northeast Dubois 69 ■ AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 FARED 10 p.m. — ITF tennis: Australian Open — Women’s