Greatest Center (5 Man) in Indiana Basketball History

[IUFLA]

Wanted to gauge the temperature at this point...We all know Trayce will add more to his story...

Just fooling around and put together a spreadsheet of pertinent data...Things like Blocked Shots and Offensive Rebounds aren't included because those stats weren't kept back in the day. I did include assists (that weren't kept until the 70s) for a few players to deliniate close calls. 

Enjoy...

[thirdgenhoosier]

I went old school w Schlundt.  He scored all those points in just three years.

[KoB2011]

To me that is pretty clearly Trayce. He’s going to end up top of the list on points, with the best shooting percentage, best playmaker, I know we don’t have blocks for them all but hard to think any would be better than Trayce there…

[IU Scott]

1 hour ago, IUFLA said:

Wanted to gauge the temperature at this point...We all know Trayce will add more to his story...

Just fooling around and put together a spreadsheet of pertinent data...Things like Blocked Shots and Offensive Rebounds aren't included because those stats weren't kept back in the day. I did include assists (that weren't kept until the 70s) for a few players to deliniate close calls. 

Enjoy...

The thing is what use to be considered a 4 man is now a 5.  Back in the day TJD wouldn't be playing the 5 but the four . So it is kind of difficult to compare because a guy like Allan Henderson would be a 5 if he was playing today.

 

[5fouls]

So tough to pick because of eras.  Trayce the only one of the bunch to play with shot clock and 3 pointer.

How many of the others 'fit' today's game?  Of that group, besides Trayce, I only saw Benson.  I think Trayce is better under the rules now.  Benson was just as dominant under the rules in place at that time though.  

I voted Bellamy because many old-timers hold him in higher regard than Benson, and I have Benson and Trayce as equals.

[Coach Robby]

It’s always the eye test for me. I’m 40, so didn’t see 4 of those guys. TJD is the only logical answer I can give. 

[rd726]

Had to go with the HOFer (I know it’s for college though) 

[IUFLA]

1 hour ago, 5fouls said:

So tough to pick because of eras.  Trayce the only one of the bunch to play with shot clock and 3 pointer.

How many of the others 'fit' today's game?  Of that group, besides Trayce, I only saw Benson.  I think Trayce is better under the rules now.  Benson was just as dominant under the rules in place at that time though.  

I voted Bellamy because many old-timers hold him in higher regard than Benson, and I have Benson and Trayce as equals.

Bellamy had great numbers...But he really only played against 2 Centers of note in the Big 10...Jerry Lucas (Ohio State) and Terry Dischinger (Purdue) and they were both in the 6'8 range...

Trayce has had to go against some pretty good big guys in the Big 10 during his tenure at IU 

Just something to consider...

 

[loviubb]

Voted for The Big BELL!! didn't see him at IU but watched him in NBA  Mile always praised Walt. All great players in  different times

Edited February 19, 2023 by loviubb

[FKIM01]

Benson was the best nut puncher.

[Proud2BAHoosier]

On 2/19/2023 at 10:57 AM, thirdgenhoosier said:

I went old school w Schlundt.  He scored all those points in just three years.

I went old school too, but why not pick someone who played on the GOAT basketball team of all??

Kent Benson for me, he was as tough as they came...

[FKIM01]

27 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said:

I went old school too, but why not pick someone who played on the GOAT basketball team of all??

Kent Benson for me, he was as tough as they came...