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Jim Russell

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Indiana’s Basketball Tournament: From Single-Class Glory to Multi-Class Reality

The 1996 shift from a single‑class to a multi‑class format transformed Indiana high school basketball, sparking nostalgia, debate, and a reevaluation of the tournament's cultural significance.

Jul 27, 2026

Indiana’s 1996 Basketball Tournament Shift: A State’s Cultural Reckoning

The 1996 vote to move Indiana's state basketball tournament from a single‑class format to multiple classes ignited a debate that still echoes through gyms, halls of fame, and the hearts of longtime fans.

Jul 27, 2026