Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball Best Players of All Time

The Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball program is one of the most storied and successful programs in college basketball history. Founded in the late 1800s, the Hoosiers have won five NCAA championships, produced countless All Americans, and have been led by some of the biggest names in the sport.

With an iconic logo and a passionate fan base, the Hoosiers are widely considered one of the premier college basketball programs in the United States.

1. George McGinnis

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1970–1971)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1971–1982
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 30
• 1971–1975: Indiana Pacers
• 1975–1978: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1978–1980: Denver Nuggets
• 1980–1982: Indiana Pacers
• 2× ABA champion (1972, 1973), ABA Playoffs MVP (1973), ABA MVP (1975), 3× NBA All-Star (1976, 1977, 1979), All-NBA First Team (1976), All-NBA Second Team (1977), 3× ABA All-Star (1973–1975), 2× All-ABA First Team (1974, 1975), All-ABA Second Team (1973), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1972), ABA scoring champion (1975), ABA All-Time Team, No. 30 retired by Indiana Pacers, Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1971), Mr. Basketball USA (1969), First-team Parade All-American (1969), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1969)
• Points: 17,009 (20.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,233 (11.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,089 (3.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

McGinnis was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1973 and played for them until 1978. McGinnis is best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won a championship in 1976.

McGinnis also had success with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 21 points per game over his career. McGinnis is currently retired from professional basketball but still participates in charity events and appearances.

George McGinnis was born on August 10th, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana and will be 72 years old at the end of 2017 McGinnis was a three-time All-Star and two-time ABA MVP. He was drafted No. 3 overall by the Denver Nuggets in 1978, but spent most of his time with the Indiana Pacers from 1980 to 1982.

McGinnis is a member of both the NBA and ABA Hall of Fame, having been inducted into each in 2001 and 2003 respectively.

2. Quinn Buckner

Career

• High school: Thornridge (Dolton, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1972–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1976–1986
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21, 28, 25
• NBA champion (1984), 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1978, 1980–1982), NCAA champion (1976), Third-team All-American – NABC (1975), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1974, 1975), Mr. Basketball USA (1972), First-team Parade All-American (1972)
• Points: 5,929 (8.2 ppg)
• Assists: 3,114 (4.3 apg)
• Steals: 1,337 (1.9 spg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2015
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team competition, FIBA World Championship, : 1974 Puerto Rico: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1974 Puerto Rico: Team competition

Quinn Buckner was a standout point guard in the NBA from 1976 to 1986. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1976 NBA draft and played for them until 1982.

After spending one year with the Boston Celtics, he returned to Milwaukee for two more seasons before retiring. Quinn is mostly known for his time with the Bucks, where he helped lead them to three consecutive championships (1981–1983).

He has since been inducted into both the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and Springfield Sports Hall of Fame, as well as receiving several other accolades throughout his career including an MVP award from 1980 to 1981 season with Milwaukee alone.

Quinn Buckner was a three-time All-American and two-time First Team All Big Ten player at Purdue. He played nine seasons in the NBA with Indiana, Dallas, and Milwaukee before retiring in 1999. In his final season he averaged 16 points, six rebounds, four assists per game for the Bucks.

Quinn is now an assistant coach with the Pacers where he helped them make it to the playoffs this year as a sixth seed team.

3. Walt Bellamy

Career

• High school: J.T. Barber, (New Bern, North Carolina)
• College: Indiana (1958–1961)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Packers
• Playing career: 1961–1974
• Position: Center
• Number: 8
• 1961–1965: Chicago Packers / Zephyrs / Baltimore Bullets
• 1965–1968: New York Knicks
• 1968–1970: Detroit Pistons
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974: New Orleans Jazz
• 4× NBA All-Star (1962–1965), NBA Rookie of the Year (1962), Consensus second-team All-American (1961), First-team All-American – USBWA (1960), Second-team All-American – NEA (1960), Third-team All-American – UPI (1960)
• Points: 20,941 (20.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 14,241 (13.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,544 (2.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition

Walt Bellamy was an All-Star center in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Chicago Packers with the first pick in the 1961 draft and played with them until they folded at the end of that season.

Bellamy then joined the Boston Celtics, where he won two championships (1968–1969). He finished his career with three more titles (1971–1973) with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 1974. 

Walt Bellamy is one of only six players to have been named MVP, Rookie of The Year, and Finals MVP all within his first five seasons in the league.

After retirement, he served as a color commentator for both TNT and TBS during their coverage of NBA games from 1975 to 2003; he also appeared on various talk shows over this period discussing basketball topics or sharing stories about his playing days. 

In 2006, Walt became president and CEO of HealthSouth Corporation after serving as its chairman since 1998; under his leadership HealthSouth grew from $1 billion to over $10 billion in total assets while reducing health care costs for patients by 20%.

On November 2nd 2013, Walt passed away at 74 years old due to complications related to prostate cancer treatment.

4. Eric Gordon

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: North Central, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2007–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2011: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011–2016: New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
• 2016–present: Houston Rockets
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2017), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2017), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009), Third-team All-American – AP (2008), First-team All-Big Ten (2008), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2008), McDonald's All-American (2007), First-team Parade All-American (2007), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2006), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2007)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: National team

Eric Gordon is a 34-year-old shooting guard and small forward who has played in the NBA since 2008. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers as the seventh overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.

Gordon has averaged 17.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game over his career. In 2011, he signed with the Houston Rockets as a free agent and has spent most of his time there since then. Eric Gordon is a two-time Sixth Man of the Year and Three-Point Contest champion with the Houston Rockets.

Eric Gordon attended Indiana University, where he was a First Team Parade All-American and Mr. Basketball in 2007. 

After playing sparingly his rookie season due to injury, Gordon established himself as one of the NBA's top young scorers during his second campaign, averaging 21 points on 45% shooting from three-point range en route to earning.

 Second Team All-Rookie honors from AP Sports Writers Association (AP) and Third Team accolades by The Sporting News.

In 2009–10, Gordon led all rookies in scoring with 22 ppg on 47% FG while also adding 4 rpg and 2 apg – good for 3rd team All-NBA Rookie status from both USBWA & NABC awards voting bodies behind Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) & Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls). 

His production dipped slightly in 2010–11 dropping to 20 pts/45% 3PT but regained form in 2011–12 when he averaged 24ppg / 46% FG / 38 shots made over 58 games off the bench. 

New Orleans Hornets before being traded midseason to Oklahoma City along with Chris Paul who helped lead them to their first-ever championship that year. LeBron James' Miami Heat squad; however they fell short again in 2012. 

San Antonio Spurs following which Gordon signed with Pelicans as a free agent prior to the 2016–17 season whereupon he has continued his consistently high-level play up until this day leading. 

Houstons Rockets back into playoffs clinching spot after defeating Utah Jazz 111-106 overtime thriller; thus giving him chance at winning another title this upcoming 2019 postseason should they make it past Golden State Warriors or Milwaukee Bucks respectively.

5. Cody Zeller

Power forward

Career

• High school: Washington (Washington, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2011–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2021: Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets
• 2021–2022: Portland Trail Blazers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2014), Consensus second-team All-American (2013), First-team All-Big Ten (2013), Second-team All-Big Ten (2012), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2012), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2012), McDonald's All-American (2011), Second-team Parade All-American (2011), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2011)

Cody Zeller is a center for the Charlotte Hornets and was drafted 4th overall in the 2013 NBA draft. He played college basketball at Indiana and had a standout career there, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game his senior year.

In the 2013 offseason, he signed with Charlotte as an undrafted free agent. He has since become one of the team's most important players, starting all but two games during his rookie season and being named to both the All-Rookie Second Team and All-NBA Third Team in 2016/17 respectively.

In 2018/19, Cody averaged 20 points (on 53% shooting from the field) along with 9 rebounds per game while leading Charlotte to their first playoff appearance in over 20 years. 

Cody Zeller was a highly-touted recruit out of high school, and he made an immediate impact in the NBA. He played for the Charlotte Bobcats from 2013 to 2021, before joining the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022.

Zeller has won several awards during his career, including being named an All-Rookie Second Team player in 2014 and a consensus second-team All-American in 2013. He is also one of only two players ever to be named Indiana Mr Basketball twice (2011 & 2012). 

Cody's biggest contribution to basketball may have come off the court - through his work with charities like Feed America and The Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana - which serve as excellent examples of what goes into making a successful professional athlete/personality beyond just playing ball.

6. Trayce Jackson-Davis

Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball

Career

• High school: Center Grove, (Greenwood, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2019–present)
• Third-team All-American – USBWA, NABC, SN (2021), First-team All-Big Ten – Media (2021), Second-team All-Big Ten (2022), Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2021), Third-team All-Big Ten (2020), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2020), Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2019), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U18 Americas Championship, : 2018 St. Catharines: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U18 Americas Championship
• : 2018 St. Catharines: Team

Trayce Jackson-Davis is an American power forward currently playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. Trayce was born on February 22, 2000 in Greenwood, Indiana.

He attended Center Grove High School before attending Indiana University where he played for the Hoosiers since 2019. Trayce has been a standout player at both high school and college level, averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds per game in his career to date.

In March 2019, Trayce helped the United States win their first ever FIBA World Cup by winning gold medal with Team USA alongside Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker among others. 

His accolades include being named First-Team All-Big Ten as a freshman at IU; Second-Team All-American as a senior at IU; recipient of Big Ten Player of the Year Award (2019) and NABC Defensive Player of the Year Award (2018).

7. Kent Benson

Center

Career

• High school: Chrysler (New Castle, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1977–1989
• Position: Center
• Number: 54
• 1977–1980: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1980–1986: Detroit Pistons
• 1986–1987: Utah Jazz
• 1987–1988: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1988–1989: Vismara Cantù
• NCAA champion (1976), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1976), Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1976), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1976, 1977), Third-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 6,168 (9.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,881 (5.7 rpg)
• Assists: 1,203 (1.8 apg)

Kent Benson was drafted 1st overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1977. He played for the Bucks from 1977 to 1989, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career.

After retiring from playing basketball, Kent became a coach with the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers. Kent is one of only two players in NBA history to score more than 20,000 points and grab more than 10,000 rebounds in his career (the other being Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).

In 2013, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor candidate. Kent Benson was a two-time consensus first-team All-American in both 1976 and 1977 while playing for the Detroit Pistons. 

He also won an NCAA championship with the Michigan Wolverines in 1976, and played in three consecutive NBA Finals (1981–1983).

After retiring from basketball, Kent became a successful coach at several schools including Utah Jazz (1986–1987), Cleveland Cavaliers (1988–1989), Vismara Cantù (1990) and Kansas State Wildcats (1991).

8. Bracey Wright

KK Cedevita Junior

Career

• High school: The Colony (The Colony, Texas)
• College: Indiana (2002–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2005–2019
• 2005–2007: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2005–2006: Florida Flame
• 2007–2008: Aris
• 2008–2009: Joventut Badalona
• 2009: Aris
• 2009–2010: Oostende
• 2010–2011: Paris-Levallois
• 2011: Cedevita
• 2011–2012: Zaragoza
• 2012–2013: Cedevita
• 2013–2014: Krasnye Krylia
• 2014–2015: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2015–2016: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2016–2017: Acıbadem Üniversitesi
• 2017–2018: Büyükçekmece
• 2018–2019: ČEZ Nymburk
• Israeli Super League Finals MVP (2015), All-EuroCup Second Team (2011), First-team All-Big Ten (2005), Second-team Parade All-American (2002)

Wright was born on July 1, 1984 in Dallas, Texas. Wright played college basketball at Indiana from 2002-2005 and then joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as a second round pick in the 2005 NBA draft.

Wright had a successful ten year career with the Timberwolves before moving to Memphis Grizzlies and then Brooklyn Nets before retiring in 2019. 

Bracey Wright is an American shooting guard / point guard who enjoyed great success throughout his playing career with both Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies .

After retirement, Bracey will continue to play professionally for the Nets BK club team in Europe . Wright had a successful collegiate career at Acıbadem Üniversitesi, winning Israeli Super League Finals MVP in 2015 and All-EuroCup Second Team in 2011. 

Wright has also enjoyed an impressive National Basketball Association (NBA) career, playing for the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. In 2018–19 season he moved to ČEZ Nymburk where he will continue his basketballing career.

9. Calbert Cheaney

Washington Wizards

Career

• High school: William Henry Harrison, (Evansville, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1989–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1993–2006
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 40, 29
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• National college player of the year (1993), Consensus first-team All-America (1993), Second-team All-America – USBWA (1991), 2× Third-team All-America – AP, NABC, UPI (1991, 1992), Big Ten Player of the Year (1993)
• Points: 7,826 (9.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,610 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,398 (1.7 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1990 Montevideo: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1991 Sheffield: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1990 Montevideo: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1991 Sheffield: National team

Calbert Cheaney is an assistant player development coach with the Indiana Pacers. He attended William Henry Harrison High School in Evansville, Indiana and played for the school's basketball team from 1989 to 1993.

In 1993, Calbert was selected by the Washington Bullets as the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft and he began his professional career playing for them that year. 

Calbert later moved on to play for teams such as Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks before finishing his career with stints in Toronto Raptors (2006-2007) and New Orleans Hornets (2007-2008).

In 2006, he was named an NBA All-Star while playing for Toronto Raptors but he retired at season's end due to injuries sustained during playoffs. 

Since retiring from active playing days, Calbert has worked as a player development coach with various teams including Indiana Pacers since 2008 where he currently works.

10. Steve Alford

Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball

Career

• High school: Chrysler (New Castle, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1983–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1987–1991
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 2, 4
• Coaching career: 1991–present
• As player:, NCAA champion (1987), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1986, 1987), 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1985–1987), Big Ten MVP (1987), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1983), , As coach:, , Pac-12 tournament champion (2014), 2× MWC tournament champion (2012, 2013), 4× MWC regular season champion (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), 2× Big Ten tournament champion (2001, 2006), 2× Heartland Conference regular season champion (1994, 1995), 3× MWC Coach of the Year (2009, 2010, 2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, : 1984 Los Angeles: Basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Basketball

Steve Alford is currently the head coach of the Nevada Wolf Pack in the Mountain West Conference. Prior to his coaching career, he played point guard and shooting guard in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks from 1987-1991.

His coaching experience began in 1991 with a stint as an assistant at Arizona State before moving on to Indiana University where he was head coach from 2003-2013. He has also served as an assistant coach at UCLA and Iowa State among other schools throughout his lengthy coaching career.

In 2013, he was named head coach at New Mexico Lobos who are members of Division I basketball . In 2017-2018, Alford led a young UNM squad to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2006 by winning 29 games.

Overall including 20 against conference opponents en route to earning MWC regular season champion status for just the second time ever.

The Lobos lost 71-62 (8OT) in overtime against #1 seed Villanova in their opening round matchup but showed great resilience - having trailed by fourteen points with 7:22 left - ultimately becoming one of just four teams nationally ranked below #25 that made it allthe way to Dance under Steve Alford's tutelage. 

 A native of Franklin, Indiana (just outside Indianapolis), Steve attended Chrysler High School where he starred both on and off the court during his playing days alongside future pros Reggie Miller (Indiana Pacers) and Christian Laettner (Kansas Jayhawks).

11. A. J. Guyton

Career

• High school: Central (Peoria, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2000–2010
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 11
• As player, Consensus first-team All-American (2000), Big Ten Player of the Year (2000), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1997), As coach, 3× PBL champion (2012–2014), 2× PBL coach of the year (2012, 2013)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1998 New York: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1998 New York: Team competition

Guyton played for the Chicago Bulls from 2000 to 2002. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors, where he spent two seasons before joining the Huntsville Flight of the NBA Development League in 2003.

Guyton was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2000 and saw action as a shooting guard and point guard over his six-year career in the NBA. Guyton is a two-time All-Big Ten selection and consensus first-team All-American.

Guyton was the 2000 Big Ten Player of the Year and helped lead Fortitudo to back-to-back Italian League titles in 2001 and 2002. Guyton played professionally for Tel Aviv, Bologna, Virtus Bologna, Reggio Calabria (Calcio), Zagreb (Croatia) and Larissa (Greece).

In 2017, Guyton became Northwestern's director of player development after spending three years as an assistant coach at Loyola University Maryland.

12. Jay Edwards

Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball

Career

• High school: Marion (Marion, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1987–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1989–2001
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 3
• 1989–1991: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1991: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1991–1992: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1993: Argal Huesca
• 1993: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1993–1994: Rochester Renegade
• 1994–1995: Rockford Lightning
• 1995–1996: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1996: Connecticut Pride
• 1996–1997: Yakima Sun Kings
• 1997–2000: Elitzur Ashkelon
• 2001: Gimnasia de Comodoro
• Consensus second-team All-American (1989), Big Ten Player of the Year (1989), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1988), Second-team Parade All-American (1987), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1987)

Jay Edwards was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for ten seasons. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1989 and spent his first six years with them before moving to Rapid City Thrillers and Fort Wayne Fury in 1991 and 1992, respectively.

Jay then had a long career playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers before retiring at the age of 34 in 2001. 

Throughout his professional basketball career he averaged 10 points per game on 45% shooting from three-point range while also averaging 2 assists per game over his ten seasons Edwards was a two-time All-American for the Indiana Hoosiers, and he was an important part of their 1989 NCAA Championship squad.

Edwards went undrafted in the 1990 NBA Draft but signed with the Milwaukee Bucks as a free agent. He spent three seasons with Milwaukee before being traded to Miami Heat in 1995 where he played for one more season. 

After stints with Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors, Edwards retired from professional basketball in 2000 at age 29 due to injuries sustained during his playing career. Edwards currently works as an assistant coach at Butler University under Rick Majerus.

13. Dick Van Arsdale

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Emmerich Manual, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1965–1977
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 5
• 3× NBA All-Star (1969–1971), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1974), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1966), No. 5 retired by Phoenix Suns, Third-team All-American – UPI (1965), Third-team Parade All-American (1961)
• Points: 15,079 (16.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,807 (4.1 rpg)
• Assists: 3,057 (3.3 apg)

Van Arsdale played for the New York Knicks from 1965 to 1977. He was a shooting guard and averaged 17.5 points per game. Van Arsdale was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2003.

Van Arsdale is married to Valerie Van Arsdale and they have three children. Van Arsdale currently works as a basketball commentator for ESPN. Dick Van Arsdale was one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Van Arsdale was a three-time All-Star and one of the most versatile players in the league. Van Arsdale led the Phoenix Suns to six playoff appearances and a championship in 1977. Van Arsdale retired in 1981 after a long career with the Knicks.

Van Arsdale was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Van Arsdale is currently the head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys basketball team. Van Arsdale is a television commentator for NBA games. Van Arsdale is also a motivational speaker.

Van Arsdale is considered one of the most respected basketball coaches in the world.

14. OG Anunoby

Small forward

Career

• High school: Jefferson City, (Jefferson City, Missouri)
• College: Indiana (2015–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Toronto Raptors
• NBA champion (2019)

OG Anunoby is a young, talented small forward for the Toronto Raptors. He was born in London, England, in 1997 and raised in Jefferson City, Missouri. He played high school basketball for Jefferson City and was highly rated.

He was drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. He made his NBA debut in the 2017-2018 season and has since played in over 50 games. He is a versatile player who can play multiple positions on the court.

He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a talented player with a bright future in the NBA. OG Anunoby is an up-and-coming small forward in the NBA. OG Anunoby is a 2017 NBA draft pick by the Toronto Raptors. He played college basketball at Indiana.

OG Anunoby has played in the NBA for the past two seasons. His first season was with the Indiana Pacers. In his second season, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. OG Anunoby has won two NBA championships with the Toronto Raptors. He is a versatile player who can play multiple positions.

OG Anunoby is a strong defender. He is a projected starter for the Toronto Raptors in the upcoming season.

15. Yogi Ferrell

Career

• High school: Park Tudor (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2012–2016)
• NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016: Brooklyn Nets
• 2016: → Long Island Nets
• 2016–2017: Long Island Nets
• 2017–2018: Dallas Mavericks
• 2018–2020: Sacramento Kings
• 2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2021: Salt Lake City Stars
• 2021: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021: Panathinaikos
• 2021–present: Cedevita Olimpija
• Slovenian League champion (2022), Slovenian Cup winner (2022), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), NBA D-League All-Star (2017), Second-team All-American – SN (2016), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2016), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2015, 2016), Second-team All-Big Ten (2014), Big Ten All-Defensive team (2016), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2013), McDonald's All-American (2012)

Ferrell was undrafted out of Indiana but was signed by the Brooklyn Nets in 2016. He has played for the Nets, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks during his NBA career.

Ferrell is a two-time ABA All-Star and has averaged 14.4 points and 5.4 assists per game in his career. Yogi Ferrell was born in Stinesville, Indiana, in 1993 and attended Park Tudor High School.

Ferrell started his professional career in the 2016–17 season with the Brooklyn Nets. He was traded to the Sacramento Kings in February 2018 and then to the Dallas Mavericks in July 2018. Ferrell signed with the Indiana Pacers in August 2019.

Yogi Ferrell is a member of the United States National Team. He is married and has two children. Ferrell was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Ferrell played college basketball at Indiana University. Ferrell is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways.

Ferrell has been a key player for the Mavericks this season. Ferrell is expected to be a key part of the Mavericks' future. Ferrell is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Ferrell is a young player with a lot of potential. Ferrell is a loyal teammate who is always willing to help out his team.

16. Mike Woodson

Career

• High school: Broad Ripple, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1980–1991
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 44, 42, 2
• Coaching career: 1996–present
• As player:, Second-team All-American – NABC (1980), Fourth-team All-American – NABC (1979), , As assistant coach:, , NBA champion (2004)
• Points: 10,981 (14.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,838 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,822 (2.3 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1979 San Juan: Team competition

Mike Woodson was born on March 24, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Broad Ripple High School and played shooting guard for the Hoosiers from 1976 to 1980.

After college, he was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1980 NBA draft and played for the team from 1980 to 1991. He was named the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers in February of 2011.

He has led the team to three Big Ten Conference championships (2012, 2013, 2017) and two NCAA Tournament appearances (2013, 2017). He is also a two-time Naismith College Coach of the Year recipient (2013, 2017).

In 2018, he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. He is married and has two children. Mike Woodson currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mike Woodson is a former player and coach in the NBA.

He has been with the Knicks since 2014, coaching them to two playoff appearances. Woodson played for the Knicks, Nets, and Kings between 1980 and 1986. He was an assistant coach with the 76ers, Pistons, and Hawks between 2003 and 2004.

He was hired as the head coach of the Knicks in 2014. He led the Knicks to the playoffs in his first two seasons, but they were eliminated in the first round both times. Woodson is a former player and assistant coach of the U.S. national team.

He was born in Philadelphia and attended Temple University. Mike Woodson is a coach who is known for his defensive strategies.

17. Jared Jeffries

Forward

Career

• High school: Bloomington North, (Bloomington, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2000–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2002–2013
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 1, 20, 9
• 2002–2006: Washington Wizards
• 2006–2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2011: Houston Rockets
• 2011–2012: New York Knicks
• 2012–2013: Portland Trail Blazers
• Consensus second-team All-American (2002), Big Ten Player of the Year (2002), First-team All-Big Ten (2002), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2001), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2000), First-team Parade All-American (2000), McDonald's All-American (2000), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2000)
• Points: 3,003 (4.8 ppg)
• Assists: 798 (1.3 apg)
• Rebounds: 2,563 (4.1 rpg)

Jared Jeffries was born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1981. He played college basketball at Indiana and was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2002 NBA draft.

Jeffries spent six seasons with the Wizards before signing with the New York Knicks in 2013. He has averaged 16.8 points and 8.4 rebounds in his career. Jeffries was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2013 and was an All-Star in 2014.

He is currently a free agent and has not yet signed with a new team. Jeffries was a two-time All-American and a consensus second-team selection. Jeffries was a Big Ten Player of the Year and a First-team All-Big Ten selection in 2002. Jeffries was a McDonald's All-American and Indiana Mr.

Basketball in 2000. Jeffries was drafted sixth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2006 NBA Draft. Jeffries spent four seasons with the Knicks before being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2011. Jeffries spent two seasons with the Rockets before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013.

Jeffries has played in six NBA seasons and has averaged 3.8 points, 1.3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game. Jeffries is currently a free agent and is expected to sign with another team in the near future.

18. Scott May

Forward

Career

• High school: Sandusky (Sandusky, Ohio)
• College: Indiana (1973–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1976–1988
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 17, 42, 7, 24
• 1976–1981: Chicago Bulls
• 1981–1982: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1982: Detroit Pistons
• 1983: Cidneo Brescia
• 1983–1986: Berloni Torino
• 1986: Virtus Banco di Roma
• 1986–1988: Enichem Livorno
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1977), NCAA champion (1976), Naismith College Player of the Year (1976), Adolph Rupp Trophy (1976), Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1976), AP College Player of the Year (1976), NABC Player of the Year (1976), UPI College Player of the Year (1976), Sporting News College Player of the Year (1976), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1975, 1976)
• Points: 3,690 (10.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,450 (4.1 rpg)
• Assists: 610 (1.7 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2017
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team competition

Scott May was a forward who played for the Chicago Bulls from 1976 to 1988. May was drafted second overall in the 1976 NBA draft and spent his entire career with the Bulls.

He was a three-time All-Star and was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 1980. May was also known for his scoring ability, averaging 21.1 points per game in his career. May retired from the NBA in 1988 and later served as the head coach of the Bulls' G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.

In 2018, May was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Scott May was born on March 19, 1954 in Sandusky, Ohio. 

He played high school basketball at Sandusky and then went on to play college basketball at Indiana. May was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1976 NBA draft and spent his entire career with the team.

19. Damon Bailey

Guard

Career

• High school: Bedford North Lawrence, (Bedford, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1995–2003
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 22
• Coaching career: 2005–2017
• All-CBA First Team (1998), All-CBA Second Team (1999), CBA assists leader (1999), Third-team All-American – AP (1994), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1991), Mr. Basketball USA (1990), Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award (1990), USA Today High School Player of the Year (1990), Gatorade National Player of the Year (1990), First-team Parade All-American (1990), Second-team Parade All-American (1989), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1988), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1990)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 1999 Winnipeg: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1999 Winnipeg: National team

Damon Bailey was a very talented point guard in the NBA. He played for the Indiana Pacers from 1994 to 2003. Bailey was drafted 44th overall by the Pacers in the 1994 NBA draft.

He won two championships with the Pacers. Bailey retired from the NBA in 2003. Bailey has since coached in the NBA. He most recently coached the Sacramento Kings from 2005 to 2017.

Bailey is a very successful point guard in the NBA. Damon Bailey was a two-time All-CBA First Team selection and an All-CBA Second Team selection. Damon Bailey was a three-time USA Today High School Player of the Year and a First-team Parade All-American.

Damon Bailey was a Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award winner and a Gatorade National Player of the Year. 

Damon Bailey played collegiately at Butler and was an assistant coach for the Bulldogs for four seasons. Damon Bailey is most known for his time with the Fort Wayne Fury, where he was a two-time CBA Champion.

Damon Bailey played a major role in the development of several top players, including Kevin Love and Greg Oden.

20. Tom Van Arsdale

Guard

Career

• High school: Emmerich Manual, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1962–1965)
• NBA draft 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1965–1977
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 5, 17, 4
• 1965–1968: Detroit Pistons
• 1968–1973: Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha Kings
• 1973–1974: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1974–1976: Atlanta Hawks
• 1976–1977: Phoenix Suns
• 3× NBA All-Star (1970–1972), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1966), Third-team Parade All-American (1961)
• Points: 14,232 (15.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,942 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,085 (2.2 apg)

Tom Van Arsdale was born on February 22, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Van Arsdale attended high school at Emmerich Manual and played college basketball for Indiana.

Van Arsdale was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1965 NBA draft and played for them from 1965-1977. Van Arsdale is best known for his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won two championships in 1974 and 1975.

Van Arsdale was a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2001. Van Arsdale currently resides in Indianapolis and is the president of the Indiana Pacers. Tom Van Arsdale was a prolific scorer and rebounder in the NBA.

Van Arsdale played for six teams in his 14-year career. Van Arsdale was an All-Star three times and was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 1966. Van Arsdale led the NBA in rebounding twice and in assists once. Van Arsdale retired in 1977 after playing for the Phoenix Suns.

Van Arsdale is currently a color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies. Van Arsdale was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Van Arsdale has two children and lives in Memphis, Tennessee. Van Arsdale is a former Rhodes Scholar.

21. Jimmy Rayl

Guard

Career

• High school: Kokomo (Kokomo, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1960–1963)
• NBA draft 1963 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 23
• 1967–1969: Indiana Pacers
• 2× Third-team All-American – AP (1962, 1963), Third-team All-American – UPI (1962), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1962, 1963), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1959), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1959)

Jimmy Rayl was born on June 21, 1941, in Kokomo, Indiana. Rayl played basketball for Kokomo High School and then for Indiana University. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in 1963 and played for them for four seasons.

Rayl then played for the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons over the next several years. He retired in 1978 and later worked as a sports broadcaster. 

Rayl died on January 20, 2019, at the age of 77. Rayl was a versatile point guard during his playing career, playing both shooting guard and point guard positions.

Rayl was a three-time Third-team All-American and was a two-time First-team All-Big Ten player. Rayl was a key player on the Indiana Pacers team that reached the NBA Finals in 1967 and 1969. 

Rayl was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. Rayl died in 2002 at the age of 60 after a long battle with cancer.

22. Ray Tolbert

Forward

Career

• High school: Madison Heights (Anderson, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 1981–1994
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 30, 33, 24, 18, 34, 44
• NCAA champion (1981), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1977)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1979 San Juan: Team competition

Ray Tolbert was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1981 NBA draft. Tolbert played for the Nets, Seattle SuperSonics, and Detroit Pistons during his playing career.

Tolbert is best known for his time spent with the Detroit Pistons, where he won two championships. Tolbert is also a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Tolbert currently works as a television analyst. Ray Tolbert was a standout player at North Carolina State, where he helped lead the Wolfpack to the NCAA championship in 1981. After spending a year with the Indiana Pacers, Tolbert was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft.

Tolbert spent the majority of his career with the Sixers, playing for them from 1983 to 1992. In 1992, Tolbert was traded to the Lakers, where he played until his retirement in 1997. 

Tolbert was a key member of the Lakers' championship teams in 1988 and 1990. Tolbert also played for the Mavericks and Rockets in the late 1990s and 2000s.

He is currently a broadcaster for the Sixers. Tolbert has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Tolbert is a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection.

23. Alan Henderson

Career

• High school: Brebeuf Jesuit, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1995–2007
• Position: Forward / Center
• Number: 44, 50
• 1995–2004: Atlanta Hawks
• 2004–2005: Dallas Mavericks
• 2005–2006: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2006–2007: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA Most Improved Player (1998), Third-team All-American – NABC (1995), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1990, 1991)
• Points: 5,094 (7.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,249 (5.0 rpg)
• FG%: .469
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team

Alan Henderson was drafted 16th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1995 NBA Draft. Henderson played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1995 to 2007. In 2004, Henderson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

In 2005, Henderson was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Henderson retired from the NBA in 2007. Henderson was a two-time First-team Parade All-American and an All-Star in the NBA. 

Henderson played college basketball at the University of North Carolina and was a member of the 1990 and 1991 National Championship teams.

Henderson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft. Henderson won a gold medal with the United States Men's Basketball Team at the 1994 FIBA World Championship. 

Henderson retired from the NBA in 2007 after playing with the Philadelphia 76ers for twelve seasons. Henderson is a basketball commentator for Fox Sports 1 and ESPN.

Henderson is married and has two children. Henderson is a philanthropist and has donated to various charities. Henderson was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

24. Isiah Thomas

Career

• High school: St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1979–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1981–1994
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11
• Coaching career: 2000–2012
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990), NBA Finals MVP (1990), 12× NBA All-Star (1982–1993), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1984, 1986), 3× All-NBA First Team (1984–1986), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1983, 1987), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1982), NBA assists leader (1985), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1987), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 11 retired by Detroit Pistons, NCAA champion (1981), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1981), Consensus first-team All-American (1981), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1980), McDonald's All-American (1979), , As coach:, , NBA All-Star Game head coach (2003)
• Points: 18,822 (19.2 ppg)
• Assists: 9,061 (9.3 apg)
• Steals: 1,861 (1.9 spg)
• NBA: 187–223 (.456)
• College: 26–65 (.286)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1979 San Juan: Team competition

Isiah Thomas was a standout point guard in the NBA for many years. He is best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons, where he led the team to several championships.

Thomas later had a successful coaching career, most notably with the New York Knicks. He is currently the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Thomas is a two-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

He has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Isiah Thomas is one of the most successful and well known coaches in the history of basketball. He has a career record of 892-431 and has led teams to the playoffs on eight occasions.

Thomas was a standout player himself and was a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP. He is also a 12-time NBA All-Star and was a three-time All-NBA First Team selection. Thomas is also a two-time NCAA champion and was consensus first-team All-American.

He was also awarded the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 1987. Thomas retired from playing in 1992 and began his coaching career the following year with the Indiana Pacers. He went on to coach the New York Knicks, FIU, and Boston Celtics before retiring in 2012.

Thomas is a very successful coach and has led his teams to the playoffs on eight occasions. He has also won a total of eight championships, including two with the Indiana Pacers and six with the Boston Celtics.

25. Don Schlundt

Career

• High school: Clay (South Bend, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1951–1955)
• NBA draft 1955 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Position: Center
• NCAA champion (1953), Consensus first-team All-American (1954), 2× Consensus second-team All-American (1953, 1955), 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1953–1955)

Don Schlundt was a highly successful basketball player at Indiana. He was a three-time consensus All-American and an Olympic gold medalist. Schlundt was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1955 NBA draft.

He played for the 76ers, the Boston Celtics, and the Milwaukee Bucks over a 14-year career. Schlundt was a pioneer in the development of the 3-point shot. He is the all-time leading scorer in Pacers history. Schlundt died of a heart attack in 1985 at the age of 52.

He is survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren. Schlundt was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and a three-time first-team All-Big Ten selection at Indiana. He was drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1955 NBA draft and spent five seasons with the team, appearing in 116 games.

Schlundt later played for the Baltimore Bullets and the Philadelphia 76ers, retiring in 1971.

26. Randy Wittman

Career

• High school: Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1978–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1983–1992
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 10, 14
• Coaching career: 1991–present
• NCAA champion (1981), Consensus second-team All-American (1983)
• Points: 4,034 (7.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 760 (1.4 rpg)
• Assists: 1,201 (2.2 apg)

Wittman played for the Washington Bullets from 1983 to 1992. Wittman was an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards from 1991 to present. Wittman is considered to be one of the best shooting guards in NBA history.

Wittman was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Wittman is married and has two children. Wittman is a former assistant coach for the Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Wittman is best known for his work as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he helped the team to two consecutive playoff appearances. Wittman was also a part of the Washington Wizards coaching staff during their inaugural season in the NBA. 

Wittman was named the NBA’s Coach of the Year in 2016, after leading the Wizards to the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. Wittman is a two-time NCAA champion as a player at the University of North Carolina. Wittman is a native of Durham, North Carolina.

Wittman is married to the former Stephanie Wittman, who played basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Wittman has two children, a son and a daughter. 

Wittman currently serves as the head coach of the United States Men’s National Team, which is competing in the FIBA World Cup.

27. Greg Graham

Career

• High school: Warren Central, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1989–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 1993–2000
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 20, 21, 11
• Third-team Parade All-American (1989)
• Points: 938 (4.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 219 (1.1 rpg)
• Assists: 201 (1.0 apg)

Greg Graham was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1970. Graham attended high school at Warren Central in Indianapolis and played college basketball for Indiana.

Graham was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1993 NBA Draft and began his professional career with the 76ers. Graham played for the Hornets, Warriors, Pistons, and 76ers over the course of his 10-year career.

Graham is best known for his time with the Warriors, where he won two championships. Graham retired from the NBA in 2000. Greg Graham is currently an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers. Greg Graham is married with two children.

Greg Graham is a respected figure in the NBA community and is known for his passion and work ethic. Graham was an All-American at UNLV and was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft. 

Graham played nine seasons in the NBA with the Nets, Seattle SuperSonics, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Graham was a key player on the Nets' 1995–1996 and 1996–1997 championship teams. Graham retired after the 1997–1998 season. Graham is a head coach in the NBA Development League with the Indiana Alley Cats. 

Graham was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017. Graham has been a commentator for NBA games on television and radio. Graham is a father of four children. Graham is a motivational speaker.

28. Bob Wilkerson

Career

• High school: Madison Heights, (Anderson, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1973–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1976–1983
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 33, 32
• NCAA champion (1976)
• Points: 5,424 (10.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,236 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,835 (3.4 apg)

Bob Wilkerson was born on August 15, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana. He attended high school at Madison Heights in Anderson and played college basketball for Indiana.

He was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1976 NBA draft and played for them for three seasons. He then moved to the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them for two more seasons.

He then moved to the Milwaukee Bucks and played for them for two more seasons. He then retired from professional basketball in 1983. He now works as a basketball coach at a high school in Indiana.

He has two children. He is 68 years old and 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall. Wilkerson played 13 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Seattle SuperSonics and Denver Nuggets. Wilkerson was a standout player at the University of Colorado, where he was a two-time NCAA champion.

Wilkerson was named head coach of the Maryland Eastern Shore in 1991, but he was fired after just two seasons. Wilkerson later served as an assistant coach with the Seattle SuperSonics and Denver Nuggets. 

Wilkerson retired from the NBA in 2000. Wilkerson was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 2003 and the University of Colorado Hall of Fame in 2006.

Wilkerson is currently an assistant coach with the Maryland Eastern Shore. Wilkerson is married and has three children. Wilkerson is a respected basketball coach and mentor.

29. Archie Dees

Career

• High school: Mount Carmel, (Mount Carmel, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1955–1958)
• NBA draft 1958 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1958–1962
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 22, 44, 29
• 1958–1959: Cincinnati Royals
• 1959–1961: Detroit Pistons
• 1961: Chicago Packers
• 1961: St. Louis Hawks
• 1961–1962: Cleveland Pipers
• Consensus second-team All-American (1958)
• Points: 1,548 (8.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 907 (4.8 rpg)
• Assists: 132 (0.7 apg)

Archie Dees was a basketball player who was drafted in the first round of the 1958 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He played for the Royals from 1958 to 1962.

Dees was a powerful forward and center who was known for his scoring ability. He averaged over 20 points per game in his career. Dees died on April 4, 2016, at the age of 80.

He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for a number of years. Dees was a member of the United States national team in the 1960 Olympic Games. He helped the team to a fourth-place finish.

Dees was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. Archie Dees was a versatile player who excelled at both scoring and rebounding. Dees was a key player on two championship teams and was named to both the All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams.

Dees is perhaps best known for his iconic dunk over Wilt Chamberlain in the 1968 NBA Finals. Dees later served as a coach and front office executive in the NBA. Dees died in 2015 at the age of 80.

30. Steve Downing

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1973–1974
• Position: Center
• Number: 32
• 1973–1974: Boston Celtics
• NBA champion (1974)

Downing was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 9, 1950. He attended high school at George Washington in Indianapolis, Indiana, and starred in both basketball and football.

After graduating from high school, Downing attended Indiana University, where he played basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers. In the 1973 NBA draft, Downing was selected 17th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Downing played for the 76ers for four seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Kings in 1977. 

Downing played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. Downing played for the Lakers for three seasons before being traded to the Detroit Pistons in 1983.

Downing played for the Pistons for three seasons before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1986. Downing played for the Celtics for six seasons before retiring in 1990.

31. Keith Smart

Career

• High school: McKinley (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
• College: , Garden City CC (1984–1986), Indiana (1986–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1988–1997
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 3
• Coaching career: 1997–present
• As player:, WBL champion (1990), NCAA champion (1987), NCAA final Four Most Outstanding Player (1987)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 1987 Indianapolis: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1987 Indianapolis: Team competition

Keith Smart is the current head coach of the Golden State Warriors, having been appointed in 2011. He played basketball at Indiana and was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1988.

After playing in the NBA for several seasons, he became an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics in 2002. He then moved to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2004, before joining the Golden State Warriors in 2011.

He has led the Warriors to two consecutive playoff appearances, and they are currently pursuing their third title in four years. He has also been involved in coaching the United States men's national basketball team.

He has a wife and two children. Keith Smart played point guard for the San Antonio Spurs from 1988 to 1997. Smart was an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2004. Smart became head coach of the Dallas Mavericks in 2004 and held the position until he was fired in May of 2013.

After his firing from Dallas, Smart joined the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach. Smart was named the new head coach of the Atlanta Hawks in December of 2017. 

As a head coach, Smart has led the Hawks to the playoffs twice, including a berth in the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals. Smart was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Smart was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1961. He has two daughters and one son.

32. D. J. White

Career

• High school: Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
• College: Indiana (2004–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2008–2022
• Position: Power forward
• 2008–2011: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2009–2010: →Tulsa 66ers
• 2011–2012: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2012–2013: Shanghai Sharks
• 2013: Boston Celtics
• 2013–2014: Sichuan Blue Whales
• 2014: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2014: Laboral Kutxa
• 2014–2015: Fujian Sturgeons
• 2015–2017: Auxilium Torino
• 2017: Gaziantep
• 2017–2019: Bahçeşehir Koleji
• 2019–2021: Tofaş S.K.
• 2021–2022: Daegu KOGAS Pegasus
• Consensus second-team All-American (2008), Big Ten Player of the Year (2008), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2005), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2004), McDonald's All-American (2004)

D. J. White was undrafted out of Indiana in 2008, but was signed by the Detroit Pistons. White played for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008 to 2011, then the Charlotte Bobcats from 2011 to 2012.

White has spent most of his career with the Detroit Pistons, where he has averaged 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. White is a powerful forward who is good at scoring inside and outside. White has been a key player for the Pistons in recent years, helping them win two championships in 2017 and 2018.

White is looking to extend his career with another title run in the future. D. J. White is a hard worker who is known for his hustle and determination on the court. 

White is a local favorite in Detroit, and is often seen attending events in the city. D. J. White is a popular figure in the Detroit community, and is known for his charity work.

33. Kirk Haston

Career

• High school: Perry County (Lobelville, Tennessee)
• College: Indiana (1998–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 2001–2005
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 35
• 2001–2002: Charlotte Hornets
• 2002–2003: New Orleans Hornets
• 2004–2005: Florida Flame
• Third-team All-American – AP (2001)
• Points: 32 (1.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 27 (1.0 rpg)
• Assists: 8 (0.3 apg)

Kirk Haston was a power forward and small forward in the NBA. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2001 NBA Draft. He played for the Hornets and the Miami Heat between 2001 and 2005.

He has played in over 300 games in the NBA. He is a two-time All-Star. He is now a commentator for the Hornets. He was born in Lobelville, Tennessee. He is 43 years old. He is 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 242 pounds.

Haston is a 6'9" forward who played collegiately at the University of Arizona. Haston was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2001 NBA Draft. Haston played for the Hornets from 2001-2002 and the New Orleans Hornets from 2002-2003.

Haston was traded to the Florida Flame in 2004. Haston played for the Flame until 2005. After his playing career, Haston has worked as an assistant coach at Arizona and Michigan State. Haston was named an assistant coach of the Detroit Pistons in 2018.

Haston has also worked as a scout with the Pistons. Haston is married with two children.

34. Christian Watford

Power forward

Career

• High school: Shades Valley (Birmingham, Alabama)
• College: Indiana (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–2019
• Position: Power forward
• 2013–2014: Hapoel Eilat
• 2014–2015: Maine Red Claws
• 2015: Reno Bighorns
• 2016–2017: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2017–2019: Raptors 905
• NBA D-League champion (2017), Third-team All-Big Ten (2013), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2010)

Christian Watford is an American player who played college basketball for Indiana. Watford was undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft but has since played for various European teams.

Watford was signed by the Hornets in 2019 and played in 10 games for them before being waived. Watford has averaged 5.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his career. Watford is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Watford is a hard worker who is looking to improve his game. Watford is a good defensive player who can block shots. Watford is looking to improve his shooting skills. Watford is a good rebounding player who can grab rebounds off the glass.

Watford is a power forward who has played in the NBA D-League and in Israel. Watford is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. Watford has a good scoring touch and is a good passer. Watford is a hard worker who is always trying to improve his game.

Watford is a valuable member of the Raptors 905 team. Watford is expected to have a big year in 2019. Watford is a promising player who has a lot of potential. Watford is a valuable member of the Raptors 905 team. Watford is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside.

35. Jordan Hulls

Point guard

Career

• High school: Bloomington South, (Bloomington, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Energa Czarni
• 2014–2015: Sigal Prishtina
• 2015–2016: Limburg United
• 2016–2018: Eisbären Bremerhaven
• 2018–2020: s.Oliver Würzburg
• 2020–2022: Riesen Ludwigsburg
• FIBA Europe Cup Fan Vote MVP (2019), Kosovo Superleague champion (2015), Balkan League champion (2015), Senior CLASS Award (2013), Third-team Academic All-American (2013), Indiana Mr. Basketball (2009), IHSAA 4A champion (2009)

Retired as professional basketball player in 2022. Played for Indiana from 2009 to 2013. Drafted in 2013 but undrafted. Played for several teams in the NBA from 2013 to present.

Currently playing for the Detroit Pistons. Jordan Hulls was a highly touted recruit and a three-time Indiana Mr. Basketball honoree. Hulls played for Indiana for four seasons, averaging 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

Hulls was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets. Hulls has played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. Hulls is a member of the Kosovo national basketball team.

36. Bill Garrett

Career

• High school: Shelbyville (Shelbyville, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1948–1951)
• NBA draft 1951 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Position: Center
• As player:, Consensus second-team All-American (1951), IHSAA champion (1947), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1947), , As coach:, , IHSAA champion (1957)

Bill Garrett was a professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the Boston Celtics. Garrett was a versatile player who was able to play both center and power forward.

He was a key contributor to the Celtics' championship runs in the early 1950s. Garrett retired from basketball in the early 1960s, but continued to play in the American Basketball League.

He died in 1974 at the age of 45 after a long battle with cancer. Bill Garrett is considered one of the best players in Celtics history. Garrett was a standout player at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis before becoming a successful coach.

Garrett coached at Crispus Attucks HS for seven seasons before moving on to Wood High School in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Garrett led Wood to a pair of state championships and was twice named IHSAA Coach of the Year. Garrett was hired as the head coach of the Harlem Globetrotters in 1956 and held the position until 1967.

Garrett is best known for his time coaching the Globetrotters, though he also coached at Crispus Attucks HS and Crispus Attucks Jr. HS. Garrett passed away in 2009 at the age of 82.

37. Juwan Morgan

Forward

Career

• High school: Waynesville, (Waynesville, Missouri)
• College: Indiana (2015–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019: Salt Lake City Stars
• 2019–2021: Utah Jazz
• 2019–2020: →Salt Lake City Stars
• 2021: Maine Celtics
• 2021–2022: Toronto Raptors
• 2022: Maine Celtics
• 2022: Boston Celtics
• 2022–present: Ontario Clippers
• Third-team All-Big Ten (2019), Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)

Morgan was a four-year player at Indiana, where he averaged 12.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. Morgan was undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft but signed with the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League.

Morgan has played in 23 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 14.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Morgan is a powerful forward with a versatile game who is looking to make an impact in the NBA G League.

Morgan is continuing to develop his game and is looking to make an impact in the NBA in the future. Juwan Morgan is a versatile forward who can play both inside and out. Morgan is a natural scorer and has averaged over 20 points per game in his career.

Morgan is a tough defender and can guard multiple positions. Morgan is a key player on the Salt Lake City Stars, and he is expected to be a key player on the Utah Jazz next season.

Morgan is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Morgan is a multitalented player and can play a variety of positions.

Morgan is a leader on both teams and is always looking to help his team win. Morgan is a versatile player and can play a variety of positions. Morgan is a key player on the Utah Jazz, and he is expected to be a key player on the Toronto Raptors next season.

38. Brian Evans

Career

• High school: South (Terre Haute, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1992–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 1996–2005
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 34, 11
• 1996–1998: Orlando Magic
• 1998–1999: New Jersey Nets
• 1999: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1999–2000: Lineltex Imola
• 2000–2001: Montepaschi Siena
• 2001–2002: Viola Reggio Calabria
• 2002–2003: Bipop-Carire Reggio Emilia
• 2003–2005: Hitachi SunRockers
• Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1996), Big Ten Player of the Year (1996)
• Points: 375 (3.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 164 (1.6 rpg)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition

Brian Evans was a highly sought-after player in the 1996 NBA Draft, held at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit. The Orlando Magic picked him 27th overall and he played for the team for four seasons.

Evans was a powerful forward who was known for his rebounding ability. He averaged 11.5 rebounds per season over his career, which was good enough for third all-time in franchise history. Evans was also a competent scorer, averaging 19.1 points per game over his career.

After leaving the Magic in 2005, Evans signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he played for one more season. Evans retired from playing in 2006, after appearing in 266 games over his career. 

He now works as a television color commentator for the NBA. Brian Evans was born in Rockford, Illinois, on September 13, 1973.

He attended South High School in Terre Haute, Indiana, and played college basketball for Indiana. Evans was selected by the Orlando Magic in the 1996 NBA Draft and he played for the team from 1996 to 2005. 

He was a three-time All-Star and led the Magic in rebounding each of his four seasons with the team. Evans is now retired from playing basketball, but he continues to work as a television color commentator for the NBA.

39. Jeff Newton

Career

• High school: Benjamin Elijah Mays (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: , Indiana (1999–2003)
• NBA draft: 2003 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2003–2014
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 50
• 2003–2005: CB Ciudad de Huelva
• 2005–2008: Osaka Evessa
• 2008-2014: Ryukyu Golden Kings
• 6x Bj league champions, 3x bj League block shots leaders (2005-08), Bj league best 5 (2009), Bj league MVP (2009), Bj league finals MVP (2009)[1]

Jeff Newton was a star player for Ryukyu in the 2014-2015 season. Newton was a versatile player who could score and defend. Newton has played in the NBA but never made an impact.

Newton is a 42-year-old American player who is still looking for his big break. Newton is a athletic player who can score from all over the floor. Newton is looking for a new opportunity in the NBA and may have found it with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Newton has a lot of energy and is always looking for a challenge. Newton is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Newton is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Jeff Newton was a power forward and center for the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the Japanese Basketball League.

He was a 3x Bj League champion and MVP, and was also a 6x Bj League block shot leader. Newton played for the CB Ciudad de Huelva from 2003 to 2005, then for the Osaka Evessa from 2005 to 2008. 

He joined the Ryukyu Golden Kings in 2008 and remained with the team until 2014. Newton helped lead the Golden Kings to 3 Bj League championships and was MVP of the 2009 Bj League finals.

40. Uwe Blab

Career

• High school: Effingham (Effingham, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1985–1993
• Position: Center
• Number: 33
• 1985–1989: Dallas Mavericks
• 1989–1990: Golden State Warriors
• 1990: San Antonio Spurs
• 1990: Basket Napoli
• 1991–1993: ALBA Berlin
• First-team All-Big Ten (1985), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1981)

Uwe Blab was born in Munich, West Germany in 1962. He attended high school in Effingham, Illinois and played college basketball at Indiana. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1985 NBA draft and played for them for three seasons.

He later played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. He retired from professional basketball in 1993. He has since pursued a career in coaching and has worked with various youth basketball teams. Uwe Blab is married and has two children.

He is a German citizen and is currently living in Munich. Uwe Blab is a coach and has worked with various youth basketball teams. 

Uwe Blab was a dominant defender in the NBA for many years. He played for the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs. He was a key part of teams that made it to the playoffs several times.

He was also a popular player with his teammates. He retired in 2003. After his retirement he started working as a basketball coach. He has worked with several teams in Germany. He is now retired and living a quiet life in Germany. He is still a popular basketball coach and player in Germany.

41. Dane Fife

Career

• 1998–2002: Indiana
• 2002: Gary Steelheads
• 2003–2005: Indiana (grad assistant)
• 2005–2011: IPFW
• 2011–2021: Michigan State (assistant)
• 2021–2022: Indiana (assistant)

Dane Fife was born in Clarkston, Michigan on July 26, 1979. Fife played college basketball for Indiana from 1998 to 2002. After college, Fife played for Gary Steelheads of the NBA Development League from 2002 to 2003.

Fife then became an assistant coach for Indiana from 2003 to 2005. Fife then became an assistant coach for IPFW from 2005 to 2011. In 2011, Fife was hired as an assistant coach for Michigan State. Fife will be the head coach at Michigan State for the 2021-2022 season.

Dane Fife is an assistant coach for the Indiana Hoosiers. Dane Fife played basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. Dane Fife was a two-time NCAA runner-up. Dane Fife was a McDonald's All-American. 

Dane Fife was a Mr. Basketball selection at Michigan. Dane Fife is an assistant coach with the Indiana Hoosiers.

Dane Fife was a basketball coach at Whitewater. Dane Fife is from Whitewater, Wisconsin. Dane Fife is a graduate of Whitewater.

42. Marshall Strickland

Career

• High school: South Carroll (Sykesville, Maryland)
• College: Indiana (2002–2006)
• NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2006–2011
• Position: Shooting guard
• 2006–2008: Alpella
• 2008: Galatasaray
• 2008–2009: TED Ankara Kolejliler
• 2009–2010: Fileni BPA Jesi
• 2011: AZS Koszalin

Marshall Strickland was born in Kingston, Massachusetts in 1983. He attended high school at South Carroll in Sykesville, Maryland and played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Marshall played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2010), the Washington Wizards (2010–2013), and the Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2015). He is currently a free agent and has played for teams in Spain, Italy, China, and the Czech Republic.

Marshall is 6'2" and has a career scoring average of 10.4 points per game. Marshall has two children and is married. Marshall is a devout Christian and is involved in ministry work. Marshall is a member of the NBA's All-Defensive First Team and has been named to the NBA All-Star Game twice.

Marshall is a member of the USA Basketball Men's National Team and was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

43. Eric Anderson

Career

• High school: St. Francis de Sales, (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1988–1992)
• NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1992–1998
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 42
• 1992–1994: New York Knicks
• 1994–1995: Andorra
• 1995–1996: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1996: Cagiva Varese
• 1996: Galatasaray
• 1996–1997: Faber Fabriano
• 1997–1998: Fort Wayne Fury
• First-team All-Big Ten (1991), Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (1989), McDonald's All-American (1988), Second-team Parade All-American (1988), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1987), Illinois Mr. Basketball (1988)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1991 Sheffield: National team
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1991 Sheffield: National team

Eric Anderson was born on May 26, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended high school at St. Francis de Sales in Chicago and played college basketball for Indiana.

Anderson was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1992 NBA draft but never played in the league. He played in various overseas leagues after his NBA career ended. Anderson died on December 9, 2018, at the age of 48.

Anderson was a standout player at Illinois, where he was part of a team that won the 1988 NCAA championship. Anderson was selected by the Fort Wayne Fury with the ninth overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft. He spent six seasons with the Fury, averaging 14.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.

Anderson was traded to the Cagiva Varese in 1997, and then to the Galatasaray in 1998. He retired from professional basketball in 2001. 

Anderson has since worked as an assistant coach with the Chicago State Cougars. Anderson was inducted into the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Anderson has two children, a son and a daughter.

44. Steve Green

Career

• High school: Silver Creek (Sellersburg, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1975–1980
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 34, 42, 24
• 1975: Utah Stars
• 1975–1976: Spirits of St. Louis
• 1976–1979: Indiana Pacers
• 1979–1980: Stella Azzurra Roma
• Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1975)

Green played college basketball at Indiana and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1975. Green played in the NBA for four seasons, from 1975 to 1980. After his playing career, Green became a coach and was head coach of the Iowa Energy from 2003 to 2006.

In 2007, he became the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and held that position until he was fired in May of 2018. Green has won two NBA championship rings as a coach with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Green was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Green is married and has three children. Green is a Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media. Green is a philanthropist and has donated to numerous charities over the years.

Steve Green was a small forward for the Utah Stars and Spirits of St. Louis in the early 1970s. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 1976 draft, and he played with them for three seasons.

Green was a three-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 1979. He retired from the NBA in 1980. After his retirement, Green became a coach, and he has been with the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. 

He is the father of former NBA player Stephen Green. Green currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has two grandchildren. Steve Green is a retired NBA player who was known for his scoring and shooting ability.

45. Bob Knight

Career

• 1959–1962: Ohio State
• Position(s): Forward
• 1962–1963: Cuyahoga Falls HS (assistant)
• 1963–1965: Army (assistant)
• 1965–1971: Army
• 1971–2000: Indiana
• 2001–2008: Texas Tech

Knight is one of the most decorated coaches in NCAA history, winning 902 games in 36 seasons as head coach at Indiana, Texas Tech, and Army. Knight is known for his gruff and abrasive personality, which often led to tension with his players.

Knight is also known for his innovative coaching style, which has included introducing the 3-point shot and the "Bob Knight Rules." Knight retired from coaching in 2008 after a series of health problems. 

Knight is a Hall of Fame coach who led Indiana to three national championships in the early 1980s.

Knight's teams were known for their hard-nosed play and strong defensive schemes. Knight has been fined numerous times by the NCAA for rules violations. Knight retired from coaching in 2007 after a long career that saw him win numerous awards and accolades.

46. Branch McCracken

Career

• 1928–1930: Indiana
• Position(s): Center, forward, guard
• 1930–1938: Ball State
• 1938–1943: Indiana
• 1946–1965: Indiana

Branch McCracken was a standout center for the Indiana Hoosiers from 1928-1930 and was one of the most popular players in school history. He then played for Ball State from 1930-1938 and was the school's first ever all-conference selection.

McCracken was then hired as the head coach of Indiana in 1938 and led the Hoosiers to a Big Ten title and a berth in the 1939 NCAA Tournament. He left Indiana after one season to take the same position at Western Kentucky and led the Hilltoppers to two NCAA Tournament appearances.

McCracken retired from coaching in 1943 and returned to Bloomington, Indiana, where he lived until his death in 1970. McCracken was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. He was a tireless worker in the community, serving as a coach and mentor to many young players.

Branch McCracken was one of the most successful coaches in Indiana basketball history and was a key figure in the program's rise to national prominence in the 1940s and 50s. He will always be remembered as one of the most beloved coaches in Indiana history.

47. Andrae Patterson

Career

• High school: Cooper (Abilene, Texas)
• College: Indiana (1994–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 1998–2009
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 45
• Coaching career: 2012–present
• First-team Parade All-American (1994), Second-team Parade All-American (1993), Texas Mr. Basketball (1994)

Patterson first entered the NBA as a power forward/center with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1998. He played for five different teams over nine seasons before retiring in 2009.

Patterson spent two seasons as an assistant general manager with the Portland Trail Blazers before re-joining the Timberwolves organization as an assistant coach in 2012. Patterson is a two-time NBA All-Star and has won two championships with the Miami Heat.

He is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Patterson was born in Riverside, California and attended Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas. 

Patterson played college basketball at Indiana and was a two-time All-American. He was drafted 46th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1998 NBA draft.

Patterson started his professional career with the Timberwolves and played for five other teams over nine seasons. He retired in 2009. Patterson spent two seasons as an assistant general manager with the Portland Trail Blazers before re-joining the Timberwolves organization as an assistant coach in 2012.

Patterson is a two-time NBA All-Star and has won two championships with the Miami Heat. He is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Patterson is currently an assistant general manager with the Portland Trail Blazers and is in his third season with the team.

Final Words

The Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball program is one of the most storied and successful programs in the history of NCAA basketball. The program has produced many great players, including a number of All-Americans and national champions.

Some of the best players to ever play for the Hoosiers include Paul George, Jim Miller, Ron Artest, newly inducted 2017 Hall of Famer Rick Majerus, and current players Nick Young and Victor Oladipo. The Hoosiers are perennial contenders in the Big Ten Conference and have appeared in the NCAA Tournament every year since 1986.