Monthly Archives: June 2016

Knox Indy Pro Am set to return after one-year hiatus

Carlos Knox was out of the country last summer/early fall, tied up coaching a professional team across the border in Canada.

He spent the last year, though, working to revamp and enhance the experience at the Knox Indy Pro Am. And, as he informed me, plans are in place for it to return for a seventh year next month.

“I’m always happy to provide a …

Paul George names new pit bull after Kobe

Paul George has added to his family. He has gotten his second dog … and decided to name it Kobe after well, you know.

“Out of respect of the mamba it’s only right to name him KOBE! #Legend” George wrote in an Instagram post late Tuesday night. Because Kobe retired this season after 20 years in the NBA, George talked extensively about his relationship with …

Ep. 25: Tom Pritchard

On this week’s episode of the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I’m joined by a familiar name in Central Indiana Sports: Tom Pritchard.

Pritchard played basketball at Indiana University from 2008-12. He was not only part of that special game where IU knocked off No. 1 and previously unbeaten Kentucky at Assembly Hall, but he was also one of the original recruits in 2008 who remained …

Paul George included in new Gatorade ad campaign, to be featured on bottles in USA uniform

Need more evidence that Paul George is seemingly all-in on playing in the upcoming Olympics?

The Pacers’ star appears in Gatorade’s new ad campaign featuring athletes who are all expected to compete in the Olympics coming up in August down in Rio de Janeiro.

The 26-year-old joins Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, and April Ross in a new commercial titled, “Never Lose the Love” where these …

VIDEO: Paul George joins other NBA stars in spot celebrating WNBA’s 20th season

Paul George can been seen in yet another commercial airing this summer.

George is one of five NBA stars to appear in a league spot paying tribute to the WNBA’s 20th season that is currently going on. The Pacers’ leader joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Chris Paul.

George’s line: “They have a huge collection of talent that they put on display night …

VIDEO: Pacers coach Nate McMillan on his staff, offseason goals, and Paul George playing for Team USA

Nearly 8,000 fans were on hand at Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, Thursday night for the eighth annual Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Game. Robert Mathis continues to put his name on this special event, one of the highlights of the summer, and he co-hosted it with the Pacers’ Paul George for the second consecutive year.

George was not made available to me at …

Pacers assistants Dan Burke, Popeye Jones will return — McMillan finalizing third assistant

Pacers head coach Nate McMillan will keep assistant coaches Dan Burke and Popeye Jones on his staff, McMillan confirmed Thursday night.

Speaking prior to playing in the eighth annual Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball game, McMillan said he was very happy with the work of the other two assistant coaches who were on staff with him under former head coach Frank Vogel and that he would …

Myles Turner hits Cleveland for the NBA Finals, interviews players

Pacers rookie phenom Myles Turner flew to Cleveland to serve as a social media corespondent for the NBA. The 20-year-old kept busy on Thursday, hosting a Facebook Live interview and then going on court to interview players.

Nice meeting you @Original_Turner #pacersmeetcolts #NationalBestFriendsDay 🏈🏀 pic.twitter.com/Qzo9Tz3Raz

— Lauren H. (@LaurenH_CC) June 8, 2016

First up on Thursday, Turner interviewed Cavaliers veteran Richard Jefferson, who is 15 …