Poster dunk didn’t rattle Basabe in Iowa’s win at Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Iowa freshman Melsahn Basabe was “posterized” early in the second half on a dunk by Indiana freshman forward Will Sheehey.

Sheehey took the ball near the free-throw line and went down the lane right at Basabe, who couldn't get into position to block the shot. Sheehey blasted the ball through the hoop over Basabe, which sent the packed house into a frenzy with 15:12 left in the game.

“My ears were ringing on the court after that. I'm pretty sure y'all's were, too,” Iowa guard Bryce Cartwright said.

“He's a pretty athletic guy as you can tell,” Basabe said. “He dunked on me. I knew he wasn't just a stiff, but I still felt like I had an advantage on him because of my height and he's in an area where he's not used to guarding in the post.”

Basabe recovered after that play. He finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, his fifth double-double of the season. He scored eight points after Sheehey's dunk. Sheehey finished with 12 points and one rebound.

“(Basabe) dominated us,” Indiana Coach Tom Crean said. “Whatever we did on defense today, we didn't win it (that battle).”