![]() The addition of Smart and Garrett to a rotation of Ricky Calloway, Daryl Thomas, and Steve Alford gave the Hoosiers a formidable force heading into the season. Indiana had graduated four players in 1985-86, but welcomed highly-touted junior college studs in big man Dean Garrett, and lightning-quick guard, Keith Smart. The three aforementioned had come close the previous season, but not close enough. ![]() Bob Knight had never had a group of four-year graduating players not leave Bloomington without winning a Big Ten title. Heading into the 1986-87 season, three seniors, Steve Alford, Todd Meier, and Daryl Thomas, knew that time was running out to make a splash during their Indiana careers. Feinstein was granted unprecedented access to the Indiana basketball squad, which ended the season 21-8 overall (13-5 in the Big Ten Conference) with a shocking ousting by the hands of 14-seed Cleveland State in the NCAA Tournament. John Feinstein immortalized the 1985-86 Indiana Hoosiers in his bestselling book, A Season On The Brink. Most Indiana fans, however, remember, the ’85 Big Ten season in one particular moment. This included 6 losses in their final 7 conference games. The 1984-85 season was not kind to Coach Bob Knight and his Indiana Hoosiers.įor a team that was expected to contend for a Big Ten title, IU finished with a record of 19-14 overall, including 7-11 in Big Ten play. From time to time, these awards will come up for auction, but for the most part, they are rare and sought after. Additionally, three plaques would be created: one for the student athlete, one for the university/college, and one for Chevrolet. The collegiate athlete honored would have a donation made in his/her name at their college or university by Chevrolet. ![]() Collector’s Note: For many years, Chevrolet has awarded honors for a “player of the game” in college basketball.
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