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Indiana University Men's Basketball All Time Leading Scorers

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Indiana University Men's Basketball has a rich history that spans over a century. The program has produced some of the best basketball players in the country, with many going on to have successful careers in the NBA. One of the measures of success for any basketball player is how many points they score throughout their career. In this article, we will take a look at the all-time leading scorers in Indiana University Men's Basketball history.

Steve Alford (1983-1987) - 2,438 Points

Steve Alford Indiana University

Steve Alford is the all-time leading scorer in Indiana University Men's Basketball history, with 2,438 points. Alford played for the Hoosiers from 1983-1987 and was a two-time All-American. He helped lead Indiana to a National Championship in 1987 and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Alford went on to have a successful NBA career, playing for several teams over 4 seasons.

Calbert Cheaney (1989-1993) - 2,613 Points

Calbert Cheaney Indiana University

Calbert Cheaney is second on the all-time leading scorer list for Indiana University Men's Basketball, with 2,613 points. Cheaney played for the Hoosiers from 1989-1993 and was a three-time All-American. He won the Wooden Award in 1993, given to the best player in college basketball. Cheaney was drafted 6th overall in the 1993 NBA Draft and had a successful career, playing for several teams over 13 seasons.

Damon Bailey (1990-1994) - 1,741 Points

Damon Bailey Indiana University

Damon Bailey is third on the all-time leading scorer list for Indiana University Men's Basketball, with 1,741 points. Bailey played for the Hoosiers from 1990-1994 and was a McDonald's All-American in high school. Despite not having the same success in the NBA as Alford and Cheaney, Bailey had a long and successful career playing professionally overseas.

Alan Henderson (1991-1995) - 1,979 Points

Alan Henderson Indiana University

Alan Henderson is fourth on the all-time leading scorer list for Indiana University Men's Basketball, with 1,979 points. Henderson played for the Hoosiers from 1991-1995 and was a two-time All-American. He was drafted 16th overall in the 1995 NBA Draft and had a successful career, playing for several teams over 12 seasons.

Don Schlundt (1951-1955) - 2,192 Points

Don Schlundt Indiana University

Don Schlundt is fifth on the all-time leading scorer list for Indiana University Men's Basketball, with 2,192 points. Schlundt played for the Hoosiers from 1951-1955 and was a two-time All-American. He was drafted 4th overall in the 1955 NBA Draft and played for the New York Knicks for one season.

Conclusion

Indiana University Men's Basketball has a proud history of producing some of the best basketball players in the country. The all-time leading scorers list is just one way to measure the success of a player, but it is a significant accomplishment nonetheless. Steve Alford sits atop the list with an impressive 2,438 points, followed closely by Calbert Cheaney with 2,613 points. Damon Bailey, Alan Henderson, and Don Schlundt round out the top 5. These players have left their mark on Indiana University Men's Basketball and will forever be remembered as some of the best to ever play for the Hoosiers.

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