Author Archives: Chris Edwards

NBA Draft is next step in recovery for the Pacers – what route will they go?

Tonight, the Indiana Pacers will make another significant addition to the team, one that can make an immediate impact on the team.

President Larry Bird said earlier in the week, that no player was untouchable and they are always looking to make deals. The Pacers currently have the most money available to spend, around roughly $32 million. But don’t expect the team to use it …

Bobby Capobianco transferring from Indiana

Bobby Capobianco has decided to transfer from Indiana the school announced in a statement Friday.

The 6-9 sophomore averaged one point, one rebound and six minutes of action a game. He saw the floor in 27 of the 32 games last season.

He will have two years of eligibility remaining but will have to sit out next year because of transferring.

“Bobby has decided to …

Indiana lands third 2011 commitment in Louisville’s Remy Abell

Tom Crean has acquired another wing in the 2011 class. 6-foot-4 small forward Remy Abell gave the Indiana coaching staff his pledge after visiting Bloomington on Monday. Abell joins Cody Zeller and Austin Etherington in the upcoming class and that number could grow.

“It’s been a long month but I am so excited to be a Hoosier,” Abell told the Louisville Courier-Journal’s Jody Demling. “I …

Pacers look to stay alive against the Bulls tonight in game five

Tonight the Pacers embark on another tough challenge in Chicago. Another road game is no big deal to these guys, who won at home Saturday with nearly 70% of Conseco Fieldhouse packed with fans in red and black.

The first big issue is in regards to Derrick Rose’s health. He had an MRI Monday that came back negative but also said he will need to …

Around the NBA: Players with Indiana ties in the postseason

The 2011 NBA Playoffs have been some of the best postseason I can remember. Every game is close, competitive and thrilling. I thought I’d take a look at players still alive with Indiana connections: whether it be high school or college.

San Antonio vs. Memphis
George Hill has added a quality contribution to the top seed in the west. Playing more than 24 minutes a …

Bulls fans give the Pacers ultimate respect with ‘Pacers Suck’ chant

In the final minutes of game two in the Pacers-Bulls matchup, fans at the United Center joined together screaming “Pacers Suck.” Initially I saw this as rude, uncalled for, and classless. While it is all of that, I saw the light after the game. Instead, Bulls fans gave the Pacers a big compliment: respect.

The Bulls were worried. Coming into the series, nobody picked the …

Déjà vu: Bulls top Pacers in the final minute, 96-90

Once again the Pacers were competitive the entire game but couldn’t seal the win.

Indiana led the majority of the first half and the game was tied at 67 at the end of three. Chicago aka Derrick Rose rallied to a 96-90 win improving to 2-0 in the series.

The telling statistic was rebounding as Chicago out-boarded the Pacers 57-33 including 20 on the offensive …

Pacers face the same daunting challenge tonight in game 2: stop Rose

The problem remains the same for the Pacers: Derrick Rose. Indiana failed to stop the soon-to-be MVP in the final minutes and it cost ‘em. That was the Pacers game for the taking.

Over the final 3:38, the Bulls went on a 16-1 run thanks to couple big shots by Rose and Kyle Korver drilled a three to give Chicago their first lead of the …