Brooke Wagner joins Tucson news desk from Indianapolis

Anchor discusses Final Four merchandise, fan energy, and Indianapolis as a basketball hub

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:06pm

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An abstract, textured painting in bright neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes conveying a sense of high-energy movement and excitement, conceptually representing the vibrant atmosphere of a major college basketball tournament.Tucson news anchor Brooke Wagner reports live from Indianapolis, where the energy and enthusiasm of basketball fans has transformed the city into a hub of March Madness excitement.Tucson Today

Brooke Wagner, a news anchor for 13 News in Tucson, Arizona, has joined the Tucson Now desk from Indianapolis International Airport ahead of this weekend's NCAA tournament Final Four matchup. Wagner discusses the excitement around Final Four merchandise, the power of basketball fans, and Indianapolis' reputation as a hub for the sport.

Why it matters

Tucson is a major college sports market, and the Final Four is one of the biggest events of the year for local news stations. Wagner's on-site reporting from Indianapolis provides Tucson viewers with an insider's perspective on the atmosphere and anticipation surrounding the tournament.

The details

From the Indianapolis airport, Wagner talks about the variety of Final Four-themed merchandise available, the energy and enthusiasm of basketball fans descending on the city, and Indianapolis' longstanding reputation as a premier destination for major college basketball events.

  • Brooke Wagner joined the Tucson Now desk on April 2, 2026, ahead of the NCAA tournament Final Four taking place that weekend.

The players

Brooke Wagner

A news anchor for 13 News in Tucson, Arizona, who is reporting live from Indianapolis International Airport ahead of the NCAA tournament Final Four.

Devyn Shea

The host of Tucson Now, the local news program where Brooke Wagner is appearing as a guest.

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What they’re saying

“The energy and excitement here in Indianapolis is palpable. You can really feel the passion of basketball fans from all over converging on this city.”

— Brooke Wagner, News Anchor, 13 News

The takeaway

Tucson viewers are getting a firsthand look at the buzzing atmosphere in Indianapolis as the city hosts the NCAA tournament Final Four, a major event that draws passionate basketball fans from across the country.