Last night, Tyrese Haliburton hit a fall away three pointer and drew a foul to beat the Milwaukee Bucks and electrify Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fieldhouse better get used it, because this month is all about basketball in Indy. Already, UCLA has claimed the Women’s Big Ten Championship. Today, the Men’s Big Ten Tournament tips. The NCAA Tournament Regionals will light up Lucas Oil Stadium March 28 & 30. It’s almost (almost) more hoops than you can handle and solidifies the city’s reputation as the heart of hoops.
But March is just the beginning. With the Indiana Pacers making a push for the NBA playoffs. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play their regular season opener against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky game on May 17. And the city gearing up to welcome the WNBA All-Star Game in July. Indy is proving—once again—that no place embraces basketball like the Circle City.
“While the game was invented in Massachusetts, basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.”
James Naismith (Inventor of Basketball)
The Epicenter of Hoops
It’s no coincidence that the NCAA is headquartered in Indianapolis. The city has long been a hub for basketball excellence, deeply rooted in the sport’s history. Indiana’s love affair with basketball dates back over a century, from high school gyms packed with passionate fans to legendary moments in the college and pro ranks. "Hoosier Hysteria" isn't just a saying—it's a way of life.
Want to experience Indy’s basketball culture without a ticket? Here are 13 local spots to experience hoops without a ticket.
