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Hartman’s moment was a microcosm of what Indiana basketball means to us

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On Saturday night, after a wild win against Northwestern, Indiana paid tribute to its seniors — managers, office staff, and the lone player, Collin Hartman. As you probably know by now, after thanking his family, his coaches and teammates, and many others, Hartman proposed to his girlfriend, an Indiana cheerleader, and invited Hoosier fans to witness one of the most intimate moments of his life.

To most it might seem like Hartman simply took a unique opportunity to add some grandeur to his proposal. To me, it seemed like something more.

Hartman’s public display was not just a pronouncement of his love for his soon-to-be wife, but was also a microcosm of the love that so many have for this program.