Robert Heaton (born September 28, 1956) is an American politician and basketball player who is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives since 2010.

Heaton averaged 9 points during the NCAA Tournament, including a buzzer-beating game-winner against Arkansas which propelled the Sycamores to the Final Four.

Heaton spent the 1978–79 and 1979–80 seasons at Indiana State, helping the Sycamores reach the 1979 NCAA Division I Championship game.

While at Indiana State, Heaton was pictured on a 1979 Sports Illustrated cover with basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

[3] One of Heaton's greatest achievements during his tenure is securing state money to help renovate the Hulman Center in the 2015 General Assembly Session.