By TYLER SMITHISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — After a second-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, it’s a little difficult to fully define the ’22-’23 season for the Indiana Hoosiers. Did they underachieve their high expectations? Should they have accomplished more in the final season of one of their all-time greats? Or did they actually have a […]
Author: Tyler Smith
By TYLER SMITHISL Editor CHICAGO — It’s Friday, and we’ve got a jam-packed day of Big Ten hoops at the United Center. Lower seeds have been playing for a few days, but the teams with double-byes, including Purdue and Indiana, are ready to suit up for the first time. Side note: It took me entirely […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — When Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner share the court, good things typically happen for the Indiana Pacers. Turner has benefited from playing his natural position this season. He’s also benefited from playing with #0. And if the Pacers can keep these two guys healthy, it’s a nice start […]
By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers were well represented at All-Star Weekend in Utah, and now it’s back to business for the blue and gold. This isn’t the “second half” of the season, but rather, the final stretch of 21 games. Does this team have a run left in them to have […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Before this season even began, I was writing about the win/win scenarios this season would present the Indiana Pacers. While most fans wanted to tank from day one, I at least saw a possibility of a competitive team. I also recognize the importance of getting another high draft […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — Two and a half weeks ago, things looked awfully bleak for the Indiana Hoosiers. Injuries were piling up, and they had fallen to 1-4 in conference play after getting bounced by Penn State. Any thoughts of winning the Big Ten and being a lock for the NCAA Tournament […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — There’s something about the number 31 that just fits the Indiana Pacers. And while the 31st pick in the NBA draft is often insignificant, Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard is quickly making 15+ teams regret overlooking him this past summer. He’s becoming a fan favorite in Indy, and already […]
By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — One year ago, the Pacers said “Good Riddance” to a rough 2021, which was capped off by a last-second loss to the Chicago Bulls. Fast forward to New Years Eve 2022, and the franchise is thankfully in a much better place. But there are still plenty of uncertainties and […]
By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — With a new year approaching, it felt like the Pacers turned back the clock on Thursday night against Cleveland. It was a sellout crowd (first of the season), and it had the energy of those 2018 or 2014 games in the Fieldhouse. It made me reminiscence how loud and proud […]
By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Remember when only a handful of teams in the NBA were considered contenders? Much like the mid-range game: That appears to be a thing of the past. Just look at the NBA standings through the first 30+ games this season. The parity is pretty remarkable. There are teams in […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers continue to defy odds in a number of different ways. Most teams struggle with offense and energy after returning home from a long Western Conference road trip. The Pacers had no issue in those areas, as they put up 121 points and knocked down 18 […]
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