Indiana State University

With low seeds, fewer invitations and an onerous play-in game, college ball's little guys got sucker punched by the NCAA—but the little guys struck back

Swingman Nate Green has led Indiana State back to respectability

This SI Classic from 1979 chronicled the rise of Indiana State and its little-known leader, a 6'9" forward named Larry Bird

The home arena and uniform look pretty much the same, even if the former isn't as full and the latter isn't as filled out. The face and playing style are familiar, too, though the mug is more youthful and the moves...

Jeff Gilbert is the finest passer I've ever seen," says Western Carolina coach Bob Waters. That's strong talk from a man who once shared tailback duties in the San Francisco 49er shotgun with John Brodie and Billy...