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College Basketball: Ranking the Nine “Blue Blood” programs

By Ryan Kay

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Indiana Hoosiers Basketball
The Indiana Hoosiers celebrate with the trophy after they won the Championship Game of the Legends Classic(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

482. . . . Hoosiers . 7. team

Indiana

National Championships since 1960: 3
National Championships prior to 1960: 2
Final Four Appearances since 1960: 6
Final Four Appearances prior to 1960: 2
Regular Season Conference Championships since 1950: 19
Conference Tournament Championships since 1990: 0
Elite Eight Appearances: 11
Sweet Sixteen Appearances: 22
Every season with 30 or more wins since 1970: 4
Every season with 20 or more wins since 1970: 33
NCAA Tournament berths: 41

National Championships since 1960: 150 Points

National Championships prior to 1960: 80 Points

Final Four Appearances since 1960: 180 points

Final Four Appearances prior to 1960: 50 points

Regular Season Conference Championships since 1950: 380 points

Conference Tournament Championships since 1990: 0 points

Elite Eight Appearances: 110 points

Sweet Sixteen Appearances: 132 points

Every season with 30 or more wins since 1970: 20 points

Every season with 20 or more wins since 1970: 132 points

Every NCAA Tournament berth: 82 points

Total Points: 1,316

Indiana Hoosier basketball has a very passionate fan base and had a great run of basketball from 1976 to 1992. The Hoosiers have won five national championships, in 1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, and 1987 which is tied for fourth with Duke for the most national championships by a program in men’s division one college basketball. They have also appeared in the Final Four eight times and have won 22 Big Ten regular season championships.

Some of the most famous basketball coaches were on the sidelines for the Hoosiers starting with Branch McCracken, who coached Indiana to their first two national championships in 1940 and 1953. Bob Knight later coached the Hoosiers to three national championships, in 1976, 1981, and 1987 and 11 regular season Big Ten conference titles.

Indiana basketball is a major part of the culture in the state of Indiana. The Hoosiers are known for their loyal and dedicated fans, who create a raucous atmosphere at home games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The fans of the Hoosiers are very dedicated and loyal in supporting Indiana basketball.

Indiana Hoosier basketball is a tradition-rich program with a rich history. The Hoosiers have been one of the country’s most successful college basketball programs for over a century, and they continue to be a major force in the sport today.