By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton continues to make a lot of history since the 2023-2024 season. The star point guard has put the Pacers back on the NBA (and Indianapolis fans’) map and his eye-popping stats deserved their own column. The tracker was slowed by injuries a few times, but it’s […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have drafted in the top-10 just three times since 1997, which makes the recent narrative and fine from the NBA all the more laughable. One of those picks was of course Bennedict Mathurin, who became the main piece in the trade for new center Ivica […]
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By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — While the Indiana Pacers have improved their play on the court of late, it’s the potential “off the court” news that continues to grab the most attention. The NBA Trade Deadline is just days away, and fans are curious to see if the Pacers will make a move, while […]
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By ZACH VOGTISL Writer The foundation of Purdue basketball has always been built on a few core principles: defense, toughness, and relentless effort, regardless of the situation or the score. These values have defined every Boilermaker team dating back to the Gene Keady era, when they were the program’s identity. At 13–1 and coming off […]
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By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After losing a franchise-record 13-straight games, the Pacers have responded with back-to-back victories over Charlotte and Miami. It was a thrilling win in Charlotte on Thursday night for Rick Carlisle’s 1,000th career win. On Saturday night, it was a dominating performance over the Heat, with the Pacers winning by […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The calendar year of 2025 was a wild ride for the Indiana Pacers, to say the least. In the first six months, fans were treated to the best basketball in their (NBA) franchise history. The second half of the year brought a lot of pain, in more ways […]
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By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Before the season started, I made a prediction on the “Setting the Pace” podcast that went something like this: The total, 48-minute production at the center position will be similar to last season. This wasn’t even a knock on Myles Turner. It was more of a knock on the […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In a season filled with injuries and losses, the major story-line for the Indiana Pacers comes down to one name: Bennedict Mathurin. It’s a contract year. He’s now in trade rumors. And while everyone expects the Pacers to be a contender again next season, it’s fair to ask […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The stage was set for a wild day in Indianapolis on Saturday. It’s a day I’m not sure anyone thought was even possible over the years, with the Indiana Hoosiers playing in the Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil against Ohio State. Before the evening fun began, […]
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By Zach VogtISL Writer Braden Smith entered the Purdue basketball program during the summer of 2022 as he prepared for this freshman season. His arrival came at a time of significant uncertainty for the program, as soon-to-be No. 5 overall pick Jaden Ivey — along with an accomplished senior class of Trevion Williams, Eric Hunter […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — We knew this season would look a lot different for the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton in the fold. We didn’t know things would get to this level on the injury front for the rest of the team. Now with Aaron Nesmith potentially sidelined for the next month […]
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By ZACH VOGTISL Writer There are three things that remain certain in life: Death, taxes, and Purdue getting off to a scorching hot start on the court. With Purdue’s win in Tuscaloosa over No. 8 Alabama, they have officially won 31 of their last 32 games in the month of November. Dating back to 2021, […]
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