Episode 15: Tom Coverdale

Tom Coverdale is one of the most beloved Indiana basketball players of all time. He was named Indiana’s Mr. Basketball in 1998, was recruited by Bob Knight, endured the firing of Coach Knight, and led the 2002 Indiana Hoosiers to upset victories over Duke en route to the 2002 NCAA Championship game. Today, Tom lives in Indianapolis where he has established a successful business career and enjoys family life as a husband and as a father of 4 year old twins. In this conversation, Tom talks about growing up in Indiana’s basketball culture, experiences playing for Bob Knight and Mike Davis, and what his basketball experience taught him about leadership and life. Note: the day we had this conversation, Indiana University announced its search for a new men’s basketball head coach, and Tom shares some opinions on who IU should pursue(!).