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 […]
Continue ReadingBy 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 […]
Continue ReadingBy 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, […]
Continue ReadingBy ZACH VOGTISL Contributor The No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers are off and running with a 2-0 start to the 2025-26 season with wins over Evansville and Oakland at Mackey Arena. This season was widely viewed as possibly the most anticipated season in the history of Purdue basketball – and for good reason. Purdue came […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Years from now, I have no doubt in my mind that Myles Turner will be celebrated and welcomed back to Indiana. It’s happened with other players, and it will happen again. Turner spent a decade in Indy, is the all-time franchise leader in blocks, and clearly did a […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It took six games, but the Pacers are finally in the win column. A 21-5 run and some spirited play down the stretch led Indiana to a 114-109 victory over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. For a team decimated with injuries, it was […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It’s hard to believe another NBA season has already arrived. After taking us on the ride of a lifetime last year, the Indiana Pacers are back in action and they’ll attempt to prove themselves all over again. It will be different without Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner in […]
Continue Reading(Photo by Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It was the shortest summer break that’s even possible for the Indiana Pacers, and now the Eastern Conference Champions are back for another season. Media Day took place on Monday, as Rick Carlisle and nearly every player answered questions about the season ahead. There […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — I still can’t believe it ended like that. The 2025 Indiana Pacers season was like the greatest sports movie of all time, but one of those movies that was spoiled by a terrible ending. At the same time, it’s a story that will be remembered forever. This team […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Thursday evening was a special night for a special team to put a bow on the home portion of a special season. It was Game 6 of the NBA Finals, and the Indiana Pacers took care of business against the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Some things are worth the wait. After 25 long years, it was finally time for the NBA Finals to be played in Indianapolis again. The hype and build-up before the game was electric. The fans were loud and proud the entire night. And at the end of it […]
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