Indiana artists put Hoosier basketball history on display for NBA All-Star Game (2024)

Tiffany Black Behzad commemorates Judi Warren, Indiana’s first Miss Basketball in 1976, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, about three weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Kevin James Wilson does fine brushwork on his piece honoring the great Crispus Attucks boys teams of 1955 and ’56, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, about three weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

A group of six fiberglass basketball sculptures arrive from rural Nebraska on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, almost two months before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

JD Bills works on a piece showing unique Indiana mascots, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, about six weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Assorted basketballs made of fiberglass on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, about three weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Distinctive simulated rust on a metallic-like treatment by artist Felix Maldonado on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Ashley Nora applies a clear coat to her art honoring the long-time All-Star Classic pitting top high school boys and girls from Kentucky and Indiana against each other, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Andre Parnell works on a piece commemorating coaching legend John Wooden, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, about six weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

JD Bills works on a piece showing unique Indiana mascots, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, about six weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Andre Parnell works on a piece commemorating coaching legend John Wooden, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, about six weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

JD Bills works on a piece showing unique Indiana mascots, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, about six weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Assorted basketballs made of fiberglass on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, about three weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Becky Hochhalter showcases the championship-winning Milan boys basketball team, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, about three weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Detail from richly layered artwork by Kevin James Wilson shows phenom Oscar Robertson, the star of Crispus Attucks boys teams of 1955 and ’56, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Art by Andre Parnell honors coaching legend John Wooden, who played high school ball in Martinsville, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Artist Ashley Nora walks past work depicting the smallest school to win an Indiana high school title, Milan High School, by Becky Hochhalter on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

A distinctive metallic-like treatment by artist Felix Maldonado on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

JD Bills’ artistic take on unique Hoosier mascots on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Niesha Lake’s work remembers Lebanon High School phenom Rick Mount, and his cover on Sports Illustrated, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Complex art by Lucie Rice depicts giant high school basketball gyms of Indiana, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Martin Kuntz stars work on art referencing the much-debated 1997 high school class basketball changeover on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, exactly two months before the NBA All-Star Game.

Martin Kuntz stars work on art referencing the much-debated 1997 high school class basketball changeover on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, exactly two months before the NBA All-Star Game.

Martin Kuntz stars work on art referencing the much-debated 1997 high school class basketball changeover on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, exactly two months before the NBA All-Star Game.

Mirvia Sol Eckert starts work depicting the powerhouse 1969 Washington High School boys team, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, exactly two months before the NBA All-Star Game.

Kwazar Martin (left) chats with fellow artist Mirvia Sol Eckert, as they get work done on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, almost two months before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Christopher Catalogna’s art remembers the Marion High School boys teams of 1985-’87, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, about two weeks before the NBA All-Star Game. A total of 24 sculptures are made by Hoosier artists that depict various elements of hoops-happy Indiana.

Tony Bryant, with Hand N Hand Transportation, places Koda Witsken’s artist-produced basketball, titled “Indiana’s Title IX Legacy,” in position Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at the Indianapolis International Airport, in the baggage claim area. The public art pieces will be around Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star Indy 2024 weekend.

London Heist, left, and Julia Moore, with the Indy Arts Council, pose for a photo with Koda Witsken’s artist-produced basketball, titled “Indiana’s Title IX Legacy,” after it was placed in position Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at the Indianapolis International Airport, in the baggage claim area. The public art pieces will be around Indianapolis for the All-Star Indy 2024 weekend.

Tony Bryant, with Hand N Hand Transportation, walks in the artist-produced basketball, “1971 East Chicago Washington: ‘Once in a Generation’” by Felix Maldonado, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center. The public art pieces will be around Indianapolis for the All-Star Indy 2024 weekend.

Tony Bryant, with Hand N Hand Transportation, positions the artist-produced basketball, “1971 East Chicago Washington: ‘Once in a Generation’” by Felix Maldonado, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center. The public art pieces will be around Indianapolis for the All-Star Indy 2024 weekend.