text:  And these are fighting words in the Hoosier State. A new study says Indiana is not at the top for hoops in the U.S. The experts at Fadeaway World analyzed multiple factors to create the ultimate basketball ranking to determine the best states for hoops. They looked at the birthplaces of NBA and WNBA players, Hall of Fame inductees, the number of NBA, WNBA, G League, and NCAA Division I teams, and the number of champions each state produced. And by their calculations, Indiana ranks the fifth best state for basketball.