About this episode

Mark Montieth discusses Indiana's unique basketball culture and Purdue's role in it.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist. Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career reporting for publications like the Indianapolis Star and Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne). As an Indiana native, he’s an expert on the state’s famous basketball culture and fandom, and how Purdue has played a key role in this rich legacy. Mark has a unique perspective because he’s covered basketball at all levels. He’ll share his inside observations on why Indiana is the state for basketball, ahead of the NCAA Tournament that will culminate with the Final Four in downtown Indianapolis on April 4 and 6. This is also another exciting episode for “This Is Purdue” because host Kate Young is joined by a special co-host: Derek Schultz, Purdue spokesman and Indy sports personality! In this episode, you will: Explore more about Mark’s upbringing in Indiana, his early love of sports and writing, and his journey to becoming one of the most respected sports journalists in the state Dive into why Indiana is the state for basketball, from its historic dedication to high school teams to the enduring legacies of players like Rick…

People in this episode

Host: Kate Young

Guest: Mark Montieth

Topics covered

• basketball culture
• sports journalism
• Purdue basketball
• Indiana basketball history
• NCAA Tournament

Keywords

• basketball
• Indiana
• Purdue
• Mark Montieth
• NCAA Tournament
• sports journalism
• Gene Keady
• Rick Mount
• Reggie Miller

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue University, Indianapolis Star, Journal Gazette

Books & works: Passion Play: A Season With the Purdue Boilermakers and Coach Gene Keady

Places: Indiana

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