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These men's basketball players from Indiana are on teams playing in the NCAA Tournament

evan frank, indianapolis star
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There are plenty of former high school basketball players from Indiana who are on rosters for IU and Purdue.

But did you know there are a slew of Hoosiers at Florida Atlantic, Xavier, Vermont and many other schools in the NCAA Tournament this year? Check out the full list below in alphabetical order:

Brooks Barnhizer, Northwestern

Penn State's Kanye Clary retreats as Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State's Kanye Clary retreats as Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Barnhizer, a sophomore guard from Lafayette Jeff High School, averages 6.2 points per game and 3.8 rebounds.

Carson Barrett, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) sets a pick on Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) for Purdue Boilermakers guard Carson Barrett (34) during the NCAA’s men’s basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 82-55.
Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) sets a pick on Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) for Purdue Boilermakers guard Carson Barrett (34) during the NCAA’s men’s basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 82-55.

Barrett, a junior guard who played at Lafayette Central Catholic, scored a season-high 4 points against Ohio State on Feb. 19.

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Nathan Childress, Indiana

Indiana's Nathan Childress (14) talks during Senior Day activities at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Indiana's Nathan Childress (14) talks during Senior Day activities at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Childress, a senior forward from Zionsville, has played in 5 games this year. He notched a season-high 3 minutes of game time against Iowa on Feb. 28.

Tre Coleman, Nevada

Nevada's Tre Coleman plays against Utah Tech on Nov. 7, 2022.
Nevada's Tre Coleman plays against Utah Tech on Nov. 7, 2022.

The junior forward from Jeffersonville averages 6 points per game and 3.1 rebounds.

Johnell Davis, Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis, left, shoots over Charlotte guard Lu'Cye Patterson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis, left, shoots over Charlotte guard Lu'Cye Patterson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

The sophomore guard who played at Gary 21st Century averages 13.5 points per game and 5.2 rebounds for the Owls.

Owen Dease, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Owen Dease looks to pass the ball during practice, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Fieldhouse. Dease is a forward for the team.
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Owen Dease looks to pass the ball during practice, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Fieldhouse. Dease is a forward for the team.

The redshirt freshman who played at Evansville Reitz has played in 21 games this season for the Islanders and averages 5 points per game.

Robin Duncan, Vermont

Vermont's Robin Duncan tips a rebound in for 2 points during the Catamounts 79-57 win over Binghamton in the America East semifinals on Tuesday night at Patrick Gym.
Vermont's Robin Duncan tips a rebound in for 2 points during the Catamounts 79-57 win over Binghamton in the America East semifinals on Tuesday night at Patrick Gym.

The fifth-year guard from Evansville Harrison scored a season-high 20 points against UMBC on Jan. 28. Duncan averages 7.8 points and 7.3 rebounds.

Walter Ellis, Grand Canyon

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 11: Walter Ellis #55 of the Grand Canyon Antelopes gestures following a play in the first half against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at the Orleans Arena on March 11, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 11: Walter Ellis #55 of the Grand Canyon Antelopes gestures following a play in the first half against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at the Orleans Arena on March 11, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

Ellis played at South Bend Adams and averages 4.9 points per game for Grand Canyon. He previously played for Bucknell and Brewster Academy.

Armaan Franklin, Virginia

Virginia's Armaan Franklin (4) dunks the ball against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Virginia's Armaan Franklin (4) dunks the ball against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)

The senior guard from Cathedral has started all 32 games for the Cavaliers, averaging 12.5 points per game and 4.2 rebounds. His season high in points came against Baylor on Nov. 18 when he scored 26. Before going to Virginia, Franklin spent two seasons playing for Indiana.

Matt Frost, Purdue

Purdue forward Matt Frost (21) goes up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.
Purdue forward Matt Frost (21) goes up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.

The senior forward who played high school ball at Columbus East suffered a torn ACL in a November 2022 practice and missed the 2022-2023 season.

Caleb Furst, Purdue

Jan 29, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) dribbles the ball while Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (10) defends in the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) dribbles the ball while Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (10) defends in the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Furst, a sophomore forward, averages 5.6 points per game and 4.7 rebounds. The Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian alum scored a season-high 12 points against Davidson on Dec. 17.

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Trey Galloway, Indiana

Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) drives to the basket during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Maryland Terrapins, Friday, March 10, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Indiana won 70-60.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) drives to the basket during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Maryland Terrapins, Friday, March 10, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Indiana won 70-60.

The Culver Academies alum scored a season-high 20 points against Nebraska on Dec. 7. Galloway, a junior guard, averages 6.8 points per game.

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DeAndre Gholston, Missouri

Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston (4) drives on Alabama guard Dominick Welch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Missouri guard DeAndre Gholston (4) drives on Alabama guard Dominick Welch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Gholston attended high school at Gary 21st Century before playing in college at Kent State, Tallahassee Community College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In his one season at Missouri, the graduate student averages 10.7 points per game and 2.3 rebounds.

Mason Gillis, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) reacts after Purdue scores during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.
Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) reacts after Purdue scores during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.

The junior forward from New Castle scored a season-high 29 points against Penn State on Feb. 1. Gillis averages 6.7 points per game and 3.7 rebounds.

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Luke Goode, Illinois

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) shoots the ball during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) shoots the ball during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.

Goode, a sophomore guard who played at Homestead, averages 2.4 points and 1.6 rebounds.

CJ Gunn, Indiana

Indiana's CJ Gunn (11) shoots during the second half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.
Indiana's CJ Gunn (11) shoots during the second half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.

The freshman guard from Lawrence North averages 2 points per game. Against Elon on Dec. 20, Gunn had season highs in points (11), minutes played (20), field goals made (5), 3-point field goals made (1), rebounds (3), assists (3) and steals (2).

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana

Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) and Race Thompson (25) celebrate the victory after overtime of the Indiana versus Michigan men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) and Race Thompson (25) celebrate the victory after overtime of the Indiana versus Michigan men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

The senior forward from Center Grove has been one of the best players in the country this season for the Hoosiers. Jackson-Davis averages 20.8 points per game and 10.9 rebounds and scored a season-high 35 points against Illinois on Jan. 19.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) is defnded by Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the NCAA men’s basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.
Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) is defnded by Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the NCAA men’s basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.

The redshirt freshman forward who played at Silver Creek averages 4.6 points per game this season.

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Sam King, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers forward Sam King (24) looks up at the screen during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue Boilermakers forward Sam King (24) looks up at the screen during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

The freshman forward who played at Columbus North logged a season-high of 2 minutes against Ohio State on Feb. 19.

Anthony Leal, Indiana

Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) passes the ball away from Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) passes the ball away from Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

The junior guard who was named 2020 IndyStar Mr. Basketball playing at Bloomington South scored a season-high 2 points against Michigan State on Feb. 21.

Fletcher Loyer, Purdue

Purdue's Fletcher Loyer (2) drives against Wisconsin's Max Klesmit, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue's Fletcher Loyer (2) drives against Wisconsin's Max Klesmit, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Loyer, a freshman guard who played at Homestead, averages 10.9 points per game. His season-high for points came on Jan. 13 when he scored 27 against Nebraska.

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Jonah Lucas, Marquette

Marquette guard Jonah Lucas reacts at the end of the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Marquette guard Jonah Lucas reacts at the end of the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)

Lucas, a freshman guard who played at Harrison High School, scored a season-high 2 points against DePaul on Jan. 28. He has played in eight games this season.

Brandon Newman, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) reacts after a Penn State Nittany Lions turnover during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.
Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) reacts after a Penn State Nittany Lions turnover during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.

The Valparaiso High School graduate averages 6.1 points per game for the Boilermakers this season. Newman, a junior guard, scored a season-high of 19 points against Illinois on March 5.

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Bob Nunge, Xavier

Reitz’s Gavin Schippert (44) and Castle's Bob Nunge (30) try to corral a rebound during their game at Castle High School Tuesday night, Feb. 23, 2021.
Reitz’s Gavin Schippert (44) and Castle's Bob Nunge (30) try to corral a rebound during their game at Castle High School Tuesday night, Feb. 23, 2021.

The sophomore from Castle appeared in four games this season and has played 1 minute in three of those contests.

Jack Nunge, Xavier

Xavier Musketeers forward Jack Nunge (24) spins toward t basket as Creighton Bluejays center Fredrick King (33) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the semifinal round of the Big East Conference tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Xavier Musketeers forward Jack Nunge (24) spins toward t basket as Creighton Bluejays center Fredrick King (33) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the semifinal round of the Big East Conference tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Nunge, who played at Castle, averages 14.1 points per game and 7.8 rebounds. He previously played at Iowa.

Hogan Orbaugh, Indiana

Louisville's Hogan Orbaugh celebrates after USC Upstate calls a timeout on Nov. 20, 2019
Louisville's Hogan Orbaugh celebrates after USC Upstate calls a timeout on Nov. 20, 2019

Orbaugh, a junior forward from Zionsville, has not logged any stats this season for IU. Last season, he served as a student assistant under Indiana Men's Basketball Director of Athletic Performance Clif Marshall. Before coming to the Hoosiers, he played two seasons at Louisville.

Nijel Pack, Miami

Feb 11, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Nijel Pack (24) drives to the basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Nijel Pack (24) drives to the basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Pack, a third-year sophomore from Lawrence Central, has started all 30 games for the Hurricanes during the 2022-2023 season and is averaging 13.2 points per game. He previously played at Kansas State.

Dylan Penn, Vermont

Vermont's Robin Duncan (left) and Dylan Penn hug in celebration after the final horn sounded in the Catamounts 72-59 win over UMass Lowell in the America East title game on Saturday afternoon at Patrick Gym.
Vermont's Robin Duncan (left) and Dylan Penn hug in celebration after the final horn sounded in the Catamounts 72-59 win over UMass Lowell in the America East title game on Saturday afternoon at Patrick Gym.

Penn, a fifth-year guard, played high school ball at Evansville Reitz Memorial. He averages 13.5 points per game and 3.1 rebounds. Before coming to Vermont, Penn played four seasons at Bellarmine.

Tony Perkins, Iowa

Iowa's Tony Perkins (11) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State at the Big Ten men's tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Iowa's Tony Perkins (11) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State at the Big Ten men's tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Perkins, a junior who attended Lawrence North, has started in all 30 games for the Hawkeyes this season. He averages 12.4 points per game and 4 rebounds.

Dylan Ritter, Charleston

Zionsville Eagles' Dylan Ritter (1) shouts to teammates during the first half of the game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at Zionsville High School.
Zionsville Eagles' Dylan Ritter (1) shouts to teammates during the first half of the game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at Zionsville High School.

The sophomore guard from Zionsville has played in 12 games this season for the Cougars and has a season-high of 3 points in a Jan. 16 game against William & Mary.

Nike Sibande, Pitt

Pittsburgh Panthers Nike Sibande hangs from the rim after dunking the ball during the second half against the Syracuse Orange on February 25, 2023 at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
Pittsburgh Panthers Nike Sibande hangs from the rim after dunking the ball during the second half against the Syracuse Orange on February 25, 2023 at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sibande, a redshirt senior who played for Crispus Attucks, averages 3.9 points per game. He previously played at Miami (Ohio).

Braden Smith, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates after Purdue Boilermakers guard David Jenkins Jr. (14) scores during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates after Purdue Boilermakers guard David Jenkins Jr. (14) scores during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.

Smith, who won the 2022 IndyStar Mr. Basketball award playing for Westfield, has averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game for the Boilermakers as a freshman.

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Brian Waddell, Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers forward Brian Waddell (11) dribbles the ball during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Michigan State Spartans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 77-61.
Purdue Boilermakers forward Brian Waddell (11) dribbles the ball during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Michigan State Spartans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 77-61.

Waddell, a redshirt freshman from Carmel, scored a season-high 5 points against Austin Peay on Nov. 11.

Purdue basketball:Brian Waddell gives Purdue 'a pretty good piece to the puzzle' after injury, redshirt year

D.J. Wilkins, Drake

Mar 5, 2023; St. Louis, MO, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard D.J. Wilkins (0) celebrates with head coach Darian DeVries during the second half against the Bradley Braves in the finals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; St. Louis, MO, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard D.J. Wilkins (0) celebrates with head coach Darian DeVries during the second half against the Bradley Braves in the finals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The graduate student from Merrillville averages 8.2 points per game. Wilkins, who previously played one season at Florida Southwestern, scored a season-high 21 points on Nov. 26 against Louisiana.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: March Madness: Men's basketball players from Indiana in NCAA tourney