Has the absence of Malik Reneau made Oumar Ballo better? Many of Ballo’s successful plays feature him in motion, with or without Reneau on the floor.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball center Oumar Ballo was not in the starting lineup for Thursday night's game against Rutgers, but was available to come off the bench. The Hoosiers (10-3; 1-1 Big Ten) started Luke Goode in Ballo's place for a second straight game.

Indiana may be without leading scorer Malik Reneau for a second straight full game, but it still has Oumar Ballo, a matchup problem for USC.