Indiana Insider Blog

Just as 8 teams will come together in the Big Dance to form the final 8 teams in college basketball this March, we present to you some of the favorite wineries in Southern Indiana. In honor of the basketball tournament... 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 host to First and Second round games of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Not only does this versatile arena have an immense history, but it is also near one of the... Read more

This year marks 25 years as Evansville playing host to the DII Championship. The home of the Evansville Aces, Ford Center in Evansville is an incredible, modern venue for basketball. It will hold Regional games along with the complete Elite... 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

Does it get any better than basketball in a football stadium? Lucas Oil Stadium is an awesome venue for the game of basketball, having hosted Final Fours in 2010, 2015, and now in 2021. In fact, some of the most... Read more