The City League will resurrect a cornerstone of Indianapolis basketball legacy at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this weekend.

The inaugural Granddaddy Dust Bowl tournament (Aug. 8-10) pays homage to the historic Lockfield Dust Bowl courts, where the city’s pickup basketball culture ignited in the late 1940s.  

Executive director of The City League Austin Taylor emphasized the tribute’s significance.

“The name honors where Indianapolis basketball started: Lockfield Gardens,” Taylor said. “We’re reclaiming that legacy.”

The upcoming event takes place from Aug. 8-10 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds with free viewing available for those who have fair admission.

This exciting competition features ten teams from Chicago, Louisville, Evansville and Indianapolis, all vying for a substantial p

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