Determining the greatest basketball player in the storied history of Indiana University involves looking back across legendary eras of Hoosiers basketball under iconic coaches like Bob Knight. Widely celebrated legends who wore the crimson and cream include all-time leading scorer Calbert Cheaney, iconic floor general Isiah Thomas, legendary sharp-shooter Steve Alford, and modern standout guards and forwards who earned consensus All-American honors, conference player of the year accolades, and led the program to national prominence.