1958–59 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team

The 1958–59 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team represented Indiana University. Their head coach was Branch McCracken, who was in his 18th year. The team played its home games in The Fieldhouse in Bloomington, Indiana, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference.

1958–59 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record11–11 (7–7 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Lou Watson
  • Gene Ring
CaptainGene Flowers
Home arenaThe Fieldhouse
1958–59 Big Ten Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 7 Michigan State122 .857194  .826
Northwestern86 .571157  .682
Michigan86 .571157  .682
Purdue86 .571157  .682
Illinois77 .5001210  .545
Indiana77 .5001111  .500
Ohio State77 .5001111  .500
Iowa77 .5001012  .455
Minnesota59 .357814  .364
Wisconsin113 .071319  .136
Rankings from AP Poll

The Hoosiers finished the regular season with an overall record of 11–11 and a conference record of 7–7, finishing 5th in the Big Ten Conference. Indiana was not invited to participate in any postseason tournament.

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