Community Celebrates Ben Davis Boys Basketball 4A State Champions In a Giant Way

The Ben Davis Giants Boys Basketball team made hoop history on March 25, 2023, winning the Class 4A Boys Basketball State Championship to become the first team in state history to finish their season with a perfect 33-0 record.

Photo of 2023 Boys Basketball State Champs

Photo Credit: Indianapolis Star

Coach Don Carlisle, who played on two state title teams before graduating from Ben Davis in 1997, became the first coach to win a state championship as a player and coach.

Photo of Coach Don Carlisle, BD Boys Basketball Head Coach

On Wednesday, April 7, students and staff lined the hallways to cheer as the basketball team paraded through the hallways of Ben Davis High School. Following the parade, Superintendent Dr. Butts offered words of congratulations to the team.

Photo of 2023 Boys Basketball Championship Parade

Later that evening, the team was honored alongside all 2023 IHSAA Girls & Boys Basketball State Champs during the Indiana Pacers game halftime at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Photo of all 2023 IHSAA Girls & Boys Basketball State Champs

Learn more about this incredible team in this week’s Briefings with Butts podcast featuring Coach Carlisle.

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