Indiana basketball refers to the basketball program of Indiana University Bloomington, a NCAA Division I program in the Big Ten Conference. The Indiana Hoosiers have a storied history in college basketball, having won five NCAA national championships (1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, and 1987) and 22 Big Ten Conference championships.
Indiana basketball has been coached by several prominent figures in college basketball, including Bob Knight, who coached the team for 29 years and won three NCAA championships during his tenure. Other notable coaches of the program include Branch McCracken, who led the team to its first two national championships, and Archie Miller, who coached the team from 2017-2021.
The Indiana Hoosiers play their home games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, which has a seating capacity of over 17,000. The team has a fierce in-state rivalry with Purdue, and their annual matchups are known as the "Crossroads Classic" and "Old Oaken Bucket" games.
Indiana basketball has produced several notable NBA players, including Isiah Thomas, George McGinnis, and Victor Oladipo, among others. The program continues to be a significant presence in college basketball and is followed by a passionate fanbase.
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