TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Two iconic jerseys will forever be enshrined in the rafters of Hulman Center in February. Jerry Newsom's No. 41 and Amy Hile's No. 15 will join the likes of Larry Bird (33), Duane Klueh (54), Carl Nicks (22) and Melanie Boeglin (22).
 
Indiana State Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced the decision to retire the jersey's Tuesday. Newsom's retirement ceremony will take place February 19 when the Sycamores host SIU while Hile's jersey will officially be retired February 20 when the women host Valparaiso.
 
"Jerry Newsom and Amy Hile are two of the most recognizable names in Sycamore basketball history and I could not be happier to retire their jerseys," Clinkscales said. "We have a strong tradition of excellence on the basketball court at Indiana State and both Jerry and Amy exemplify that with the success that they, and their teams had at ISU. We will continue to bring to light the past success of our student-athletes as we work toward a brighter future."
 
Inducted into the Indiana State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1984, Newsom was one of the finest basketball players at Indiana State before Larry Bird donned the Blue and White. A former Indiana All-Star from Columbus, Indiana, Newsom held all the ISU scoring records during his time at ISU.
 
"I'm so thankful to everyone at Indiana State for this honor, especially my former coaches Duane Klueh and Gordon Stauffer as well as my teammates and all the ISU fans that supported us during my time in Terre Haute," Newsom said. "It's great to be thought of in such a positive light from so many years ago and to join the likes of so many great Sycamores who have had their jersey retired, especially coach Klueh."
 
Over his three-year career, Newsom totaled 2,147 points which still ranks third on the all-time in program history behind Bird (2,850) and John Sherman Williams (2,374). Newsom still ranks second in program history in rebounds with 963.
 
Three times Newsom led Indiana State teams to the NCAA College Division Tournament and in his senior year he led the Sycamores to the championship finals before losing to Kentucky Wesleyan. Newsom was named the "Most Valuable Player" in the 1968 NCAA Tournament and was voted an NCAA All-American -- one of just ten All-Americans in program history. The forward was also chosen to participate in the 1968 Olympic Trials.
 
Newsom was named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997, while his 1967-68 team was also inducted into the Indiana State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005.
 
Hile staked her claim as one of the greatest women's basketball players in Indiana State history during her career from 1983-87. During her four-year career, Hile set the ISU scoring record at 1,944 points which still stands today. Her 916-career rebound mark ranks second in program history.
 
"I am truly honored and humbled to have my number retired and to be a part of such a great tradition at Indiana State. I never set out to break records and win awards. I played simply for the love of the game and the school," Hile said. "I feel fortunate to have played in an era that laid the foundation for the future of women's basketball. I treasure my memories and time spent at ISU, and if not for my former teammates and coaches, this honor would not have been possible."
 
Hile recorded four 30-point scoring performances over her career, which ranks second in program history while also being ranked third in single-game scoring with a 37-point output against Xavier in 1986.
 
Hile made an immediate impact as she earned the 1983-84 Gateway Conference Rookie of the Year honor. She continued her excellent play throughout the rest of her career as she was a four-time Gateway All-Conference recipient. Hile was also a standout in the classroom as she earned GTE Academic All-American honors in 1986-87.