Indiana Basketball: Top five point guards in Indiana history

DES MOINES, IA - MARCH 19: Yogi Ferrell #11 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a three point shot with Collin Hartman #30 in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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No. 1: Isiah Thomas (1979-1981)

Isiah Thomas is unparalleled in terms of legacy and success as a player for Indiana in just two seasons.

Winning the Big Ten and advancing to the Sweet 16 as a freshman, he did one better as a sophomore as he led the Hoosiers to a National Championship in 1981, also winning the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award, and set single-season school records in assists and steals.

Also a consensus All-American in 1981, Thomas averaged 15.4 points and 5.7 assists in his two year career in Bloomington.

Not only did he have a great college career, but he went on to have a Hall of Fame worthy NBA career, winning two championships with the Detroit Pistons. No other IU player has had more professional success than Thomas.

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