Indiana Insider Blog

Our special Best of Indiana High School Gyms campaign has come to a close, and after 3 weeks of voting, our readers have selected the best high school gyms in Indiana. This voting really showed us that basketball is not... Read more

Indiana has a rich history in hoops. One of the nation’s top states for high school basketball, Indiana annually sends top players into the ranks of the college game. Visit Indiana and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame set out to put... Read more

Basketball is a lifeblood to Indiana, and as March Madness rolls into the state this month, downtown Indianapolis has created a new way of “Shining a Light” on the beloved Hoosier sport. Monument Circle is Shining a Light on “Indiana’s... Read more

At some point in every American’s life, we all end up buying a pair of Converse’s (now Nike’s) Chuck Taylor All-Stars. It’s a right of passage for everyone. For Hoosiers especially, what with our love of basketball and all, it’s... Read more

The game of basketball came to Indiana in 1892, and it arrived at the YMCA in Crawfordsville. It makes sense then that the first eight Indiana high school champions were schools within 30 miles of the Montgomery County seat, including... Read more

Hinkle Fieldhouse personifies college basketball. This 90+ year-old basketball cathedral has stood the test of time as the home for Butler sports. It may be truly incredible, but just like Norman Dale proved, Hinkle’s rims are the exact same measurements... Read more

Home of the IUPUI Jaguars, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum is a legendary venue. Not only does this versatile arena have an immense history, but it is also near one of the coolest living history museums in the country. This is... Read more

Home of the Evansville Aces, Ford Center is an incredible, modern venue for basketball. Evansville has a storied history dating back hundreds and even thousands of years. You absolutely cannot miss the attractions and restaurants mentioned below! This is your complete... Read more

Mackey Arena is where the Purdue University Boilermakers call home. Just an hour outside of Indianapolis, you can enjoy a howl with wolves or get a taste at the last standing “XXX Thirst Station” root beer drive-in. See why the... Read more