1956–57 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team

The 1956–57 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team represented Indiana University. Their head coach was Branch McCracken, who was in his 16th year. The team played its home games in The Fieldhouse in Bloomington, Indiana, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference.

1956–57 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball
Big Ten Co-Champions
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 15
Record14–8 (10–4 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
CaptainCharlie Hodson
Home arenaThe Fieldhouse
1956–57 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Indiana104 .714148  .636
No. 11 Michigan State104 .7141610  .615
Minnesota95 .643148  .636
Ohio State95 .643148  .636
Purdue86 .571157  .682
Michigan86 .571139  .591
Illinois77 .500148  .636
Iowa410 .286814  .364
Wisconsin311 .214517  .227
Northwestern212 .143616  .273
Rankings from AP Poll

The Hoosiers finished the regular season with an overall record of 14–8 and a conference record of 10–4, finishing 1st in the Big Ten Conference. Despite being Big Ten Conference Champions, Indiana was not invited to participate in any postseason tournament.

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