Indiana Sports Corp, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and Russ Potts Productions, Inc. have partnered to host the annual Indy Classic basketball showcase. The second annual Indy Classic Powered by Sports Tech HQ will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Indy Classic is an annual fundraiser for Indiana Sports Corp’s non-profit mission.

This showcase focuses on bringing the top collegiate basketball teams to Indianapolis to compete in an annual doubleheader. Indiana Sports Corp has entered into an indefinite agreement with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Russ Potts Productions, Inc. to host this event each December, taking the place of the former Crossroads Classic weekend.

Indy’s history in hosting college basketball is unmatched and extensive, including 25 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournaments, 13 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournaments, a leading eight Men’s Final Fours, three Women’s Final Fours, and numerous Regional and First and Second Round games of the NCAA tournament. This history also includes hosting the entirety of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship - the only city to do so. 


2023 Indy Classic Powered by Sports Tech HQ

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2023 Indy Classic Powered by Sports Tech HQ

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