Bryce Golden watches a shot against Purdue on Dec. 21, 2019. The Bulldogs defeated Purdue 70-61. Collegian file photo.
For 10 years, the Crossroads Classic has been played in Gainbridge Fieldhouse every December. Butler, Indiana, Notre Dame and Purdue have all participated in the tournament and have delivered some amazing moments throughout the event.
The tournament has helped to commemorate the meaning of basketball in Indiana and the whole idea of “Hoosier hysteria.” The tournament was created by a former Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke, and was intended to replace the Hoosier Classic, which was a similar concept — but was stopped after the 2001 edition.