Indiana is known around the country for its hoops tradition. Kids can be seen in all four seasons in their driveways or inside gyms perfecting their jump shot, or trying to beat an older sibling.
Indiana is also known for producing some of the most talented players. What would Hoosier basketball be without Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, Glen Robinson, Damon Baily and even Stephanie White and Katie Douglas. What these players have in common besides their Indiana roots is they had massive collegiate careers. Check out how the next wave of talent is doing in college.
Marquis Teague
University of Kentucky
Position: Guard
Year: Freshman
High school: Pike
Averages: 9.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists
Kyle Kuric
University of Louisville
Position: Guard/forward
Year: Senior
High school: Memorial (Evansville, Ind.)
Averages: 13.2 points and 4.8 rebounds
Tyler Zeller
University of North Carolina
Position: Forward
Year: Senior
High school: Washington (Washington, Ind.)
Averages: 15.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists
Cody Zeller
Indiana University
Position: Forward
Year: Freshman
High school: Washington (Washington, Ind.)
Averages: 15.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists
Terone Johnson
Purdue University
Position: Guard
Year: Sophomore
High school: North Central
Averages: 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists
Kelly Faris
University of Connecticut
Position: Guard
Year: Junior
High school: Heritage Christian (Plainfield, Ind.)
Averages: 6.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists
Skylar Diggins
University of Notre Dame
Position: Guard
Year: Junior
High school: Washington (Sound Bend, Ind.)
Averages: 16.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists
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