 Crean's guidance of the program to success from "unthinkable depths" was regarded as one of the most remarkable rebuilding projects in NCAA basketball history.The Hoosiers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the 2012 NCAA Tournament before losing a rematch game to Kentucky, who would go on to win the national championship.Following the surprise run to the Sweet Sixteen, the 2012–2013 Hoosiers spent 10 weeks ranked #1 in the country, and all but two weeks in the top 5.