Conference Big Ten Conference AP No. 1 Assistant coach Ernie Andres | Coaches No. 1 1952–53 record 23–3 (17–1 Big Ten) | |
Head coach Branch McCracken (12th year) | ||
The 1952–53 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team represented Indiana University. Their head coach was Branch McCracken, who was in his 12th year. The team played its home games in The Fieldhouse in Bloomington, Indiana, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference.
The Hoosiers finished the regular season with an overall record of 23-3 and a conference record of 17-1, finishing 1st in the Big Ten Conference. As Big Ten Conference Champions, Indiana was invited to participate in the NCAA Tournament, where they advanced to the championship game. IU beat the reigning champions, Kansas Jayhwaks, 69-68 to win their second national title.
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1952–53 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA