Welcome from the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
As with this time last year, there is much to talk about in the realm of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Construction is in full force for our expansion that we look to open in the fall of 2024. Walls are being framed, concrete is being poured, and we are excited for the new exhibits and features that this expansion will have. This will allow us to tell more stories, be more interactive and add even more information to our great museum.
If you would like to help fund some of this excitement, please talk to our Development Director, Cory Criswell, by email cory@hoopshall.com, or by calling 765-529-1891. We would love to have you be a part of our history.
We also were excited to welcome Henry Community Health as our new title sponsor for the Hall of Fame Classic. Much like Henry Community Health doesn’t disappoint in the health care industry, our Classic did not disappoint this past season. Columbia City and Indianapolis Crispus Attucks came out on top of their respective days, and as we always talk about – it is a shame that two great teams will come out of our tournament 0-2. We want to thank all those who attended and were a part of two great days.
2024 inductees
The 2024 Class of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for men were inducted on March 20; the 2024 Class of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for women will be inducted on April 27. In total, these classes include another great group of inductees for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame museum. Those individuals include:
- Men: John R. Adams, Brian Bippus, Clarence Crain, Dan Dakich, Chuck DeVoe, Emery Druckamiller, Jay Frye, Al Gooden, Dick Harris, Doug Linville, Jim Morris, Joe Mullan, Pete Smith, Larry Weatherford, James Webb, Gene White, and Bill Walker (Silver Medal).
- Women: Lisa Williams Burgess, Marilyn Coddens, Kristina (Divjak) Eschmeyer, Lisa (Winter) Finn, Terrilyn Johnson, Joe Lentz, Rick Marshall, Jill (Morton) McFarling, Melinda Miles, Melissa Miles, Jeannette (Yeoman) Mosher, and Nan Tomshack Tulchinsky (Silver Medal).
2024 classic tournaments
The 2024 Hall of Fame Classic tournament event will be another two days full of star-studded basketball in December at the historic New Castle Fieldhouse. The schedule and teams are:
December 27, 2024 – Girls’ Tournament
- Lawrence Central vs. Homestead, 11:00 a.m.
- Hamilton Southeastern vs. South Knox, to follow
- Consolation game, 6:00 p.m.
- Championship game, to follow
December 28, 2024 – Boys’ Tournament
- Fishers vs. Warsaw, 11:00 a.m.
- Heritage Hills vs. Greenfield-Central, to follow
- Consolation game, 6:00 p.m.
- Championship game, to follow
Participating with the hall
We are appreciative of the participation of IBCA-member coaches in joining our Hall of Fame membership drive. IBCA-member active coaches and active IHSAA officials are offered a membership for $50 per year, a 60 percent discount off the normal cost. Your support helps us run our operations and share the history and memories of Indiana high school basketball. Your Hall of Fame membership also gives you information and access to the many events that we hold each year.
Upcoming Hall of Fame events include three golf tournaments. Traditionally, those events are the Southern Indiana Golf Outing presented by Shepherd Insurance at Country Oaks in Montgomery, our Northern Golf Outing presented by Sharon Versyp at Chippendale Golf Course near Kokomo, and our Citizens State Bank Hall of Fame Golf Classic at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville. Look for dates and other details for these three golf events to be announced sometime soon, and all information will be posted on our website at www.hoopshall.com.
We have continued to grow our efforts through social media to honor, preserve and promote the heritage of Indiana high school basketball – follow us on Facebook (@INHoopsHall), Twitter (@HoopsHall) or Instagram (@inhoopshall) for news about the Hall of Fame and for a touch of Indiana basketball history. If you are ever interested in putting an article in our magazine, please reach out to Publications Coordinator Noah Dahlquist at noah@hoopshall.com.
Of course, we always encourage visitors to our New Castle museum. No matter the season, there always is something new to see at the Hall of Fame. We are adding roughly 6,600-square feet of new space to our museum, and we are excited about our opportunities for our guests.
We appreciate the support from the IBCA and the relationship between our organizations. Contact our offices at (765) 529-1891, e-mail me at matt@hoopshall.com or, better yet, visit our 14,000-square-foot facility in New Castle with any ideas or questions or to simply enjoy some time at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. We are excited about the future.
– Matt Martin, executive director, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
