700 and counting!
Coach Bob Knight became the 8th coach in NCAA history to achieve 700 victories in the Indiana Hoosiers matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers on March 5, 1997 in Assembly Hall. This game program features Haris Mujezinovic.
Smooth as silk…
Finely crafted in 100% nylon, these candy stripes make “silk” look great. Check out this incredible piece of Indiana University Hoosier basketball memorabilia, believed to have belonged to none other than Hoosier legend, Jay Edwards.
Newest member of the Knight’s Watch…
Time to reflect back on one of the General’s greatest coaching achievements with his third and final championship as the Indiana University basketball coach. This watch…and rare piece of memorabilia from the 1987 NCAA Tournament signifies Indiana’s unrivaled success in the 80s and the IU’s place among the elite programs in the country .
Coach Mike Woodson at Huber’s Orchard and Winery!
Great night at Huber’s Orchard and Winery in Starlight, Indiana where Athletic Director Scott Dolson, Head Football Coach Tom Allen, and Head Basketball Coach Mike Woodson talk IU athletics to a crowd of more than 1,000 alumni and fans. I scored the final signature on my 2021-22 autographed team basketball…this piece of memorabilia is now complete! Go Hoosiers!
600…and counting!
Today is a historic day for this site — the 600th item of basketball memorabilia was added today! To pay homage, read about Coach Knight’s 600th career victory while coaching the Indiana University Hoosiers basketball team. Go IU!
Knighty Knight Time!
Time to reflect back on the beginning of the General’s era in B-town when the resurgence of Indiana University basketball and ascension of the Hoosiers seemingly happened over-Knight. This watch…and rare piece of memorabilia from the 1973 NCAA Final Four marks the beginning of a historic decade of basketball in the Hoosier state.
The Crean and Crimson
With today’s addition to the collection of memorabilia, let’s reflect back on Tom Crean’s time leading the Hoosiers basketball program as Coach Mike Woodson and his “ball club” look to get IU back on the national tournament stage. Go Hoosiers!
The Beginning and End of the Kelvin Sampson Era
Rewind to the beginning of the Kelvin Sampson era of Indiana University Hoosiers basketball with this roster card signed by both the men’s and women’s teams. This new piece of memorabilia was added to the vault today!
Hoosier Hot Shots: 1953-54 Big Ten Champs
Take a look at this rare “IU Basketball Scrapbook”, which chronicles Branch McCracken’s Hurryin’ Hoosiers Big Ten Championship team from the 1953-54 season.
The Terre Haute Terror
Who knew that Bobby Leonard had another moniker before he became “Slick”? Check out this copy of the 1954 NCAA Official Collegiate Basketball Record Book that came to the vault today, which features Leonard along with teammate Don Schlundt on the front cover after the Indiana Hoosiers won the 1953 NCAA basketball title.
The General’s Library adds another title…
The General’s Library added a new title to the archives — Getting Open: The Unknown Story of Bill Garrett and the Integration of College Basketball.
Deck the Hall with boughs of flooring…
Court/floor from Indiana University’s 7th Street Fieldhouse from 1928-1960.