I worked with an Indiana Farm boy in the Summer of 1992. This was at a Mountain retreat. He was a big, blond headed handsome guy. Also likeable.
I once mentioned that movie to him. He said that it was basically true tho they changed a lot of things. He also said he had played in all the gyms they used in the movie.
IMVHO the best sports movie EVER.
One of my favorite scenes is when the team is looking around the arena in awe, coach has the players measure the court and height of the baskets and quietly says “just like the one we have at home.”