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Indiana Basketball: The 10 best Indiana Hoosiers in NBA history: 10-5

By Zach Breton

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Rockets 125-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Rockets 125-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JAN 11: Walt Frazier of the New York Knicks shooting over Dick Van Arsdale of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 1976. The New York Knicks defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-98. (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JAN 11: Walt Frazier of the New York Knicks shooting over Dick Van Arsdale of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 1976. The New York Knicks defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-98. (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images) /

#5 & #6: Tom and Dick Van Arsdale

Let me start off by saying that twins Tom and Dick Van Arsdale had freakishly similar careers. They were both named Indiana Mr. Basketball, both played for Indiana, both played from 1965-197, both played for the Suns, and I could keep going but I won’t. You get the point. The twins both made big impacts on their teams in the ’60s and ’70s.

Tom Van Arsdale played for a plethora of teams during his NBA career but made he made a name for himself with the Cincinnati Royals. With the Royals, He made three straight all-star appearances with his first coming in 1970. Tom’s lasting legacy is that he holds the NBA record for most games played without a playoff appearance at 929 games.

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Dick, probably the more famous of the two, played with the Phoenix Suns during his prime and was known as the “The Flying Dutchman” due to his incredible athleticism and finishing at the rim. Dick made all-star appearances in three straight seasons for the Suns starting a year earlier than his brother in 1969. He also managed to sneak onto an all-defensive team in 1974. Dick Van Arsdale averaged 17.6 points over his Phoenix career. After his playing career ended, Dick went on to work in the front office with the Suns. His number five jersey is retired in Phoenix.

Keep up with Hoosier State of Mind as we count down the top four in the coming days!

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