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Indiana Sports Corp and Bloombase announced the selection of 20 women leaders for the second cohort of W.E. ARE NEXT on August 17, 2026. This nine-month leadership initiative aims to accelerate women executives across the sports industry, advancing Indiana’s 2050 Vision. Previously, on July 16, Indiana Sports Corp, in conjunction with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Russ Potts Productions Inc., revealed the matchups for the fifth annual Indy Classic, a college basketball doubleheader featuring Butler, Purdue, Georgia Tech, and Colorado, set for December 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Earlier, on June 30, the NBA announced Hinkle Fieldhouse, the iconic home of Butler University, will host the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship on December 11, with Prime Video streaming the winner-take-all game. This follows a Jim Morris Day of Service on March 23, where more than 650 volunteers, civic leaders, and community partners supported 16 project sites across Indianapolis ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four®. Additionally, on March 11, Visit Indy and Indiana Sports Corp launched "Hysteria: A Basketball Show," a new four-part podcast series, with its first season offering a behind-the-scenes look at Indy’s historic March Madness "bubble" as Indianapolis prepares for the 2026 NCAA championship.