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unusual facts about Indiana Mr. Basketball


Shelbyville, Indiana

William Garrett, Indiana Mr. Basketball of 1947 and first African-American basketball player in the Big Ten Conference


1977–78 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team

Johnson, who played at Chicago Westinghouse High School, was the state's top senior a McDonald's All-American as well as a Parade Magazine All-American.

Aaron Gordon

He won two state championships in basketball in high school and was California's Mr. Basketball twice.

Billy Keller

Billy Keller, the 5'10" guard, spent his entire basketball career in the state of Indiana. He attended George Washington Community High School, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was named Indiana's Mr. Basketball his Senior year.

Deon Thomas

As a high school player, he led his team to the Chicago Public League title, and was named Illinois Mr. Basketball.

East Jefferson High School

Micah Blunt (Class of 1978) was a basketball player who was the first player out of Louisiana to be selected to the McDonald's All-American Game.

Ron Mercer

Ron Mercer was twice named "Mr. Basketball" of Tennessee while at Goodpasture Christian School in Madison, Tennessee.

Tre Roberson

Roberson played high school football at Lawrence Central High School, where he was a two sport athlete, and won the 2010 Indiana Mr. Football.


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