Insider: Battling performance vs. Purdue shows Hoosiers how far they still have to go

Former Indiana Hoosiers player and Indiana Pacer Victor Oladipo is honored with a jersey before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018. (Michael Hickey for The Star)  Michael Hickey, Michael Hickey for The Star

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter walks out onto the court before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018. (Michael Hickey for The Star)  Michael Hickey, Michael Hickey for The Star

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter and Indiana Hoosiers head coach Archie Miller meet before the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018. (Michael Hickey for The Star)  Michael Hickey, Michael Hickey for The Star

Members of the Purdue Boilermakers are seen before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018. (Michael Hickey for The Star)  Michael Hickey, Michael Hickey for The Star

Indiana Hoosiers guard Robert Johnson (4) and Purdue Boilermakers guard P.J. Thompson (11) meet with officials before the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  , Michael Hickey for The Star

Former Indiana Hoosiers player and Indiana Pacer Victor Oladipo walks onto the court before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Former Indiana Hoosiers player and Indiana Pacer Victor Oladipo watches the video screen as he's honored before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts after a play during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Indiana Hoosiers students are seen before the game against the Purdue Boilermaker at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter is seen before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  M Michael Hickey for The Star

Purdue Boilermakers center Isaac Haas (44) talks to Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

An Indiana Hoosiers student is seen before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Purdue Boilermakers guard Dakota Mathias (31) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Josh Newkirk (2) chase down the loose ball at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Archie Miller has words with Indiana Hoosiers guard Josh Newkirk (2) during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star

Indiana Hoosiers guard Robert Johnson (4) shoots a three pointer against Purdue Boilermakers guard P.J. Thompson (11) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2018.  Michael Hickey for The Star