The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame celebrated the grand reopening of its expanded museum on December 12. The museum is a tribute to the state’s rich basketball heritage and offers visitors a unique experience that goes beyond traditional exhibits. The expansion includes a new women’s basketball exhibit, a highlight reel of past state championship games, and more!
What are your favorite memories of the New Castle Fieldhouse?
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Were you stranded during the snowstorm of 1961?
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Henry County is undeniably the home of basketball. In this region, iconic gyms like the New Castle Fieldhouse and the Hoosier Gym draw basketball fans from all over. Lesser-known gyms in Henry County also boast historic courts that once hosted renowned games, contributing to Indiana’s rich basketball history. In bygone days, enthusiastic spectators would pack …
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The Indiana Legends, a recently established basketball team led by owner and coach Holli Poe, is anticipating an exciting second season. The team includes 10 to 12 players who have played at various levels of college and professional basketball, bringing a wealth of experience and talent to the court. The Indiana Legends, based in New …
The Indiana Legends – An ABA Team Bringing Basketball to New Castle Read More
Are you excited about the upcoming Solar Eclipse 2024? The extraordinary celestial event is just around the corner and happening right here in Henry County, Indiana!
“Welcome to Indiana basketball.” – Coach Norman Dale in Hoosiers Indiana high school basketball is a big deal. The state has a rich history of the sport, and the games provide excitement and a gathering place for Indiana’s communities. The regular season runs from November to February, and the playoffs start in March. The movie …
On Nov. 21, 1959, the “largest and finest high school fieldhouse in the world” was dedicated in New Castle. The Trojans christened their new home with a victory over Greenfield. It was the culmination of a dream that really took hold on Saturday, March 20, 1954.
Every year, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame presents the Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic for both girls and boys. The Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic committee searches the state for four premier girls and boys teams each year to make this the pinnacle one-day tournament in the state.
It’s time to make some Hoopla about Henry County’s Bicentennial. Here’s the full rundown of what’s happening on June 25, 2022. Knockout Game The day begins with a world record attempt for the basketball game “Knockout” at the New Castle High School Fieldhouse. (For details on how to play, see this video.) Registrants can join …
The first recorded mention of March Madness in relation to basketball occurred in 1931 by Bob Stranahan, sports editor of the New Castle Courier-Times in Indiana.
