You know the saying: "In 49 states, it's just basketball. This is Indiana."
For generations, Hoosier kids have pretended to hit the shot that wins the NBA championship. But what kind of impact has the state really had on pro basketball?
Here's a roster of the best pro players born in Indiana. A key word here is born. A couple of players who had legendary Indiana high school careers and terrific pro careers don't qualify: Oscar Robertson was born in Charlotte, Tenn., and Mike Conley in Fayetteville, Ark.
Basketball Reference lists 130 pro players who are native Hoosiers.