Sophomore likely out for season; decisions abound

Mike Roberts might have a more serious injury to his right leg than first thought.\nA sophomore forward, Roberts hurt himself Oct. 31 in practice with what was originally called a sprained ankle. But now Roberts might have a chipped bone in his right leg. For the past several days, he has worn a black walking cast that stretches from his foot to his knee.\nRoberts saw 40 minutes of action as a freshman last year, but he has been a big surprise in practice this season, coaches and teammates say. They said they have been impressed with his off-season strides and his attitude in practice. \nCoach Mike Davis said he feels bad for his athlete.\n"Mike worked so hard, and he was playing well, and he was pushing guys for playing time," Davis said. "I'm disappointed for him, because he had gotten to the point where I was going to play him."\nWith more room in the frontcourt this season, Roberts might have been a factor. But now he is likely to fall behind.\n"He won't be able to move for two weeks, and that will definitely put him out of shape," senior guard Dane Fife said.\nDavis said he had not considered sitting Roberts out this season as a redshirt. IU basketball trainer Tim Garl will reevaluate Roberts later this week to see when he can return. Depending on the results, Davis will make a decision about what to do.\n"I never thought about that," Davis said of redshirting Roberts. "But if he's out four weeks, we might have to redshirt him."\nNew Hoosier visits campus\nDaryl Pegram, who verbally committed to IU late last month, made an official visit to Bloomington last weekend. He was in attendance for the Hoosiers' 105-59 win against Athletes in Action Sunday at Assembly Hall.\nAfter Sunday's game, Pegram said he was more confident about his decision to play for IU.\n"I had a great weekend, with the hospitality from all the guys, the coaches and even the surrounding fans," he said. "The players explained to me how classes work and all the things that I need to do.\n"My choice has been solidified greatly."\nPegram is a 6-foot-8, 185-pound senior forward at Worcester Academy in Worcester, Mass. Assistant coach Jim Thomas scouted Pegram at the adidas camp in Las Vegas this summer and said Pegram is a versatile player.\n"He's a multi-faceted player," Thomas said. "He can shoot on the outside and has the ability to score around the basket. He's a very good defender and has a good awareness about the game."\nNational signing day for high school players who have yet to sign officially is Nov. 14.\nThe redshirt situation\nDavis has yet to reach a decision as to whether he will redshirt freshman forward Sean Kline. Sunday, Kline was held out, giving Davis more time to make his choice. Kline said he doesn't know which way Davis is leaning.\n"I haven't talked to the coaching staff about it yet," Kline said.\nKline did say his pectoral muscle is fine and the brace on his right knee is to protect his kneecap, which has been bothering him since before practice started. He said if he were to be redshirted, it would be because the coaches felt he needed to develop more and not because of an injury.\nDavis said freshman guard Scott May Jr. will be redshirted this season.