Hoosier Hysteria takes stage at Columbus Learning Center tonight

Fans of Indiana basketball can learn more about Hoosier Hysteria tonight at an event at the Columbus Learning Center.

Bethany Messersmith, director of the Ivy Tech library explains that the event will feature a panel discussion with Republic Sports Editor Ted Schultz, and two standout women’s basketball players with local ties — Courtney Larson, a former Columbus North standout and player for Miami University, and Allison White, a Northside Middle School teacher and former Indiana basketball all star.

Schultz will be talking about the origins of class basketball in Indiana high schools, while Larson and White will talk about their experiences on court and their place in history.

Each speaker will talk for 15 minutes, followed by a 15 minute Q&A from the audience.

Flavored popcorn snacks will be provided by local business Popportunity.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbus Learning Center and it is being organized by the Ivy Tech university library