Summary:
Indiana University men's basketball has a tradition of greatness and its fans expect nothing less. Behind all the lights and prestige are student athletes and devoted fans who have fun, but still respect the honor and tradition that makes them part of the Hoosier Nation.
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Maurice Creek (22) and the Hoosiers get pumped up before the Indiana Nebraska men's basketball game at Assembly Hall in Bloomigton, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
Indiana guard Kevin Yogi Ferrell (11) looks out to the game floor as the Hoosiers take the floor before the Crossroads Classics Indiana Notre Dame men's basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Jordan Hulls (1) leads the Hoosiers onto the floor before the Purdue Indiana men's basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The #3 ranked Hoosiers handed the Boilermakers their worst loss ever in Mackey Arena, 97-60.
Head coach Tom Crean, right, is escorted to the floor from the locker room by Indiana University police officer Shannon Bunger before the Indiana Iowa men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Indiana won 69-65.
Indiana guard Jordan Hulls (1) is introduced in the starting lineup during the Indiana Minnesota men's basketball game at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.
Senior chearleader Molly Spohn, center, holds an IU sign high, as she and the cream cheerleading squad cheer during the Crossroads Classics Indiana Notre Dame men's basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.
Fans cheer as the Hoosiers are introduced before the Michigan Indiana men's basketball game at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.
The Hoosiers always huddled up after talking with coach and before tipoff during the Indiana Minnesota men's basketball game at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.
Head coach Tom Crean cheers his team during the Indiana Florida Atlantic men's basketball game at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.
Indiana Hoosiers forward Christian Watford's uncle, Stanley Glover, dances to the music during a timeout of the Indiana Butler men's basketball game of the Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Butler won 88-86 in overtime.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Victor Oladipo (4) kisses head coach Tom Crean's daughter, Ainsley, 7, after the Michigan State Indiana men's basketball game at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. The #3 ranked Hoosiers won 81-73. It was the third time in school history the Hoosiers have beaten a #1 ranked team at home.
Indiana Hoosiers forward Christian Watford (2) is interviewed after the Indiana Penn State men's basketball game at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Indiana won 74-51.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Jordan Hulls hugs his father J.C. Hulls after the Indiana Penn State men's basketball game at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Indiana won 74-51. The Hulls' family made it to every one of Jordan's games his senior year.
Head coach Tom Crean, center, walks to the bus after the Indiana Iowa men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2012. Indiana won 69-65.