Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis – home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We’re talking to Ken Halpin, Purdue’s deputy athletics director and chief operating officer, and Julie Roe Lach, executive vice president of external relations and community engagement for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. These two sports experts join host Kate Young at the Indianapolis International Airport as Final Four weekend kicks off to discuss how major sporting events like this connect basketball fans and elevate the Indianapolis economy and community as well as the unique culture and record-breaking successes of Purdue’s basketball program this season. Join “This Is Purdue” as we celebrate the ninth time that the Circle City has hosted the Final Four. In 49 states, it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana. Don’t miss this live episode filled with energy and excitement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience is an episode from This Is Purdue by Purdue University.

This episode is 21:50 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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