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sports2 years ago

Pacers Triumph in Preseason Battle against Hawks

The Indiana Pacers claimed their first preseason victory against the Atlanta Hawks, with Tyrese Haliburton leading the way for the first unit. Haliburton's presence on the court helped create an open floor for his teammates, resulting in a dominant first half. Rookie Ben Sheppard impressed with his hustle and shooting ability, while Jalen Smith made a case for the backup center position. T.J. McConnell continues to excel as the backup point guard, making it difficult for Andrew Nembhard to take over the role.

via IndyStar|
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sports2 years ago

"Indiana Pacers' Draft Picks: Ideal Fits and Surprises"

The Indiana Pacers have added two talented young players to their roster in Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard. Walker, acquired in a trade, is a physical specimen who excels defensively and should fit in well with the Pacers' up-tempo style of play. Sheppard, a versatile wing with a deadly outside shot, has steadily improved over his college career and was a first-round pick. Both players impressed during pre-draft visits to Indiana and seem like ideal fits in the Pacers' locker room.

via NBA.com|
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sports2 years ago

Assessing the Indiana Pacers' 2023 NBA Draft Picks.

The Indiana Pacers made several trades during the 2023 NBA Draft and selected Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard, Mojave King, and Isaiah Wong. National media outlets gave the Pacers mostly positive grades for their draft picks, with Walker and Sheppard receiving high marks. Walker was praised for his defensive potential and physicality, while Sheppard was noted for his shooting ability and readiness to contribute. The Pacers' later picks received mixed reviews, but overall, the team was seen as having a successful draft.

via IndyStar|
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sports2 years ago

Jarace Walker Lands with Pacers in 2023 NBA Draft

The Indiana Pacers acquired Jarace Walker in the 2023 NBA Draft after trading the seventh overall pick to the Washington Wizards. Walker, a forward from the University of Houston, impressed the Pacers during his pre-draft workout and is expected to make an immediate impact on the team's defense. The Pacers also selected wing Ben Sheppard from Belmont University and guard Isaiah Wong from the University of Miami in the draft.

via NBA.com|
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sports2 years ago

"Jazz's Draft Night: Under-the-Radar Picks and Trade Rumors"

The Utah Jazz have three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, and while much has been said about the prospects expected to be picked in the 9th range, there are some under-the-radar players that could be selected in the range of Utah's other first-round picks at 16th and 28th, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Brandin Podziemski, and Ben Sheppard. Prosper is an elite defender with impressive physical attributes, Podziemski is an elite scorer with some questions about his defense, and Sheppard is a polished offensive player with potential as a perimeter defender.

via SLC Dunk|
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sports2 years ago

2023 NBA Draft Combine: Standouts and Surprises.

Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper may have boosted his draft stock after a strong performance at the NBA draft combine, recording a game-high 21 points and a 7'1" wingspan. Belmont's Ben Sheppard and Serbian big man Tristan Vukcevic also impressed at the combine. Meanwhile, Joseph Girard, Nijel Pack, and Quinten Post plan to withdraw from the draft and return to college for the 2023/24 season. Dereck Lively II, currently considered a late first-round pick, plans to surprise people at the NBA level after an underwhelming season at Duke.

via hoopsrumors.com|
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