Category Archives: Pacers

Pacers Gaming forms team at inaugural NBA 2K League Draft

Pacers Gaming, Bryant Colon, Cody Parrent

Pacers Gaming is almost 11 months old. It’s still in its infancy. However, Pacers Sports & Entertainment’s fourth franchise took a big leap Wednesday afternoon when they finally were able to construct their team.

The much-anticipated NBA 2K League Draft was held Wednesday in New York. It began after 1:30 pm ET and lasted more than six hours. (Credit the host on Jamie “Dirk” Diaz …

Ep. 80: Chris Denari

Chris Denari, Pacers, FOX Sports Indiana

The Pacers are 46-31, a season-best 15 games over .500 with five to play. They’re flirting with their second 50-win season since 2004 and have spent all season flying under the radar.

Because of that, they have appeared on national TV just once — and that was for Paul George’s return. So Chris Denari and the entire FOX Sports Indiana crew has had the honor …

Oladipo earns player of the week honors for the third time

Victor Oladipo, Pacers, City Uniforms

The awards continue to pour in this season as Victor Oladipo and the Pacers surprise everyone. Oladipo was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week Monday for games played from March 27 through April 1.

During that stretch, Oladipo averaged 26.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 3.7 steals per game and shot 67.4 percent from the field as the Pacers won all three road …

Edmond Sumner endorses Xavier’s Travis Steele as head coach

Travis Steele, Chris Mack, Xavier basketball

Xavier University was in need of a new head men’s basketball coach after alum Chris Mack, the winningest coach in program history, departed for the University of Louisville this week — as widely expected.

On Saturday, 36-year-old Travis Steele officially took over the reigns for Mack, three years after being promoted to associate head coach. He’s the 18th head coach in program history. Mack was …

VIDEO: Victor Oladipo stars in NBA’s ‘Lean In’ PSA

Victor Oladipo, Victoria Oladipo, Pacers

Victor Oladipo is almost as popular off the court as he is on. The Pacers are winless without him. He’s helped the team to 45 wins with a half-dozen games left.

Vic recently filmed a PSA for taking ownership in — Our City — Indianapolis. Now he’s appearing in one for a league-wide initiative pushing for gender equality in the workplace. Appearing in the 30-second …

Why Oladipo drinks at least a gallon of water each day

If you look closely, there’s a gallon jug of water near the hardwood at the St. Vincent Center whenever the Pacers are practicing. Or in the weight room. It’s in Victor Oladipo’s hand occasionally during media interviews. And he’s carrying it while he steps up and onto the team plane.

Oladipo made significant changes to his body and mind this summer well before he was …

Glenn Robinson III wants to defend Slam Dunk title

Glenn Robinson III, Pacers, 2017 All-Star Weekend, Slam Dunk Contest

It wasn’t easy for Glenn Robinson III not to be there, but he was watching. An ankle injury in camp, which required surgery, kept him out of the first 58 Pacers games this season … and away from All-Star Weekend 2018 in Los Angeles.

Instead, he was in Phoenix working out with his skills trainer. Why Phoenix? Because that’s where Dan Dyrek, the Pacers’ physical …

Oladipo teams up with Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett for ‘It’s My City’ campaign

Victor Oladipo, Indianapolis, Mayor Joe Hogsett, St. Vincent Center

Victor Oladipo’s on-court game this season has made his brand stronger than ever. As he became an All-Star and helped the Pacers qualify for the NBA Playoffs, he has all kinds of suitors reaching out for possible partnerships and endorsement deals.

And thus far, Oladipo has deliberately been patient and selective.

The Pacers’ star has teamed up with Mayor Joe Hogsett to push a campaign …