1952–53 Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball team

In the 1952–53 Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball season, the Sycamores were led by coach John Longfellow, NAIB All-American Dick Atha and All-ICC players Roger Adkins, Cliff Murray and Sam Richardson. They lost to Louisville by 82-70. The Sycamores finished as the National Third Place team with a record of 23–8. This season represented Indiana State's 5th NAIA Final Four and its 1st National Third Place finish.

1952–53 Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball team

In the 1952–53 Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball season, the Sycamores were led by coach John Longfellow, NAIB All-American Dick Atha and All-ICC players Roger Adkins, Cliff Murray and Sam Richardson. They lost to Louisville by 82-70. The Sycamores finished as the National Third Place team with a record of 23–8. This season represented Indiana State's 5th NAIA Final Four and its 1st National Third Place finish.