Indiana’s senior night festivities after a narrow 63-62 win over Northwestern on Feb. 25 acted as a celebration for one of the program’s most vital pieces over the last four seasons.
Collin Hartman, who committed to the program in November of 2011, helped IU win a Big Ten title and battled through various injuries, stood at midcourt on Branch McCracken Court and delivered a speech that felt like a goodbye. Fans applauded him, showed their appreciation and also watched as he proposed to his longtime girlfriend.
Hartman was lost for the season in September with a knee injury and his absence last season was a significant setback for the Hoosiers.