NBA Basketball: The real Hoosiers tale: Crispus Attucks
NBA Basketball on SI.com
The Pacers have worn “Hickory” jerseys this season, honoring a fictitious high school team from a 30-year-old movie. But true Indiana high school basketball heroes are practically next door.
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