The absence of Malik Reneau has fueled several theories that it's made Oumar Ballo better for Indiana. Many of Ballo’s successful plays feature him in motion, not in stationary positions on the floor.

In Indiana’s last two games, center Oumar Ballo has had his most productive consecutive performances from a scoring standpoint. The 7-foot center scored 17 against Rutgers in an 84-74 Indiana victory ...