Coming from Indiana, where both my mom's and dad's families lived for generations, it became a family requirement to root for Indiana-based colleges in various sports, and in no sport is that more important than in hoops. Indiana, Purdue, Butler, Evansville, Notre Dame, Indiana State, even lesser known schools like Ball State and junior colleges such as Vincennes University, have rich hoops history that demands the Hoosier-born to respect it.
Indiana University has had a less-than-spectacular basketball history for a long time now, dating back to the last few years of the Bobby Knight era. For the first time in a while, it appears they have hired a coach that might bring IU back to a dominance that Hoosiers expect and desire. Good luck, Tom Crean.