Stories tagged with "summer league"

After 2 strong years, Guerin Catholic must regroup by Ted Schultz

Teams lacks varsity experience, but strong showing in summer league bodes well for new season After fielding veteran squads in his second and third years at Guerin Catholic and... – Nov 18, 2009 at 8:53 PM in High school boys basketball

Pacers rookie Hansbrough, recovering from injury, practices for first time this preseason by Mike Wells

No one knows when Tyler Hansbrough will play in a game, but the Indiana Pacers rookie took a small step Thursday when he practiced for the first time this preseason. Hansbrough has... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers' Dahntay Jones finds his niche with defense by Mike Wells

Dahntay Jones knew he had to distinguish himself to ensure job security. The Indiana Pacers’ 6-6, 210-pound swingman could score, but the NBA is full of scorers. So Jones... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Ex-IU star Vaden to play pro ball in Italy by Jeff Rabjohns

Former Indiana University player Robert Vaden has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Italy. Vaden was a 2009 second-round pick of Charlotte but was a draft-day... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:22 PM in Sports

Pacers coach O'Brien's contract extended by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers locked up their coach for at least another season. The Pacers announced Friday they exercised the team option to extend Jim O’Brien ’s contract... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Former IU, North Central star Eric Gordon invited to Olympic camp by Jeff Rabjohns

Ex-IU and North Central star among 26 who will take part in USA Basketball minicamp Eric Gordon’s summer just keeps getting better. The former North Central High School... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:25 AM in Pacers

Pacers' youngsters enjoy successful summer by Mike Wells

Five straight wins in Orlando summer league a bonus as Pacers’ youngsters continue to grow There wasn’t a trophy presentation and there won’t be a parade in... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers finish summer league with 5-0 record by indystar

The Indiana Pacers wrapped up an impressive week of summer league play with a 68-54 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Friday. The Pacers (5-0) were led all week by the tandem... – Jul 11, 2009 at 2:43 AM in Pacers

Pacers rally past Celtics by indystar

Roy HibbertandTyler Hansbroughcontinue to show signs of being a formidable frontcourt tandem for the Indiana Pacers. The duo combined for 50 points and 14 rebounds in the... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers move to 3-0 by indystar

Tyler Hansbroughscored 24 points andRoy Hibberthad 21 points and eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers (3-0) past the Utah Jazz 95-79 in summer league play in Orlando, Fla.... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers, Hansbrough agree to contract by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers have signed first-round pick Tyler Hansbrough. Hansbrough, the 13th pick in last month’s draft, was given a four-year contract with a team option on the third... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:50 PM in Pacers

Hansbrough leads Pacers by indystar

RookieTyler Hansbroughscored 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat a split squad of Philadelphia/New Jersey 75-67 in overtime Monday in the first day of the summer league in... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Hansbrough helps Pacers to overtime win by indystar

Rookie Tyler Hansbrough scored 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat a split squad of Philadelphia/New Jersey 75-67 in overtime Monday in the first day of summer league in... – Jul 06, 2009 at 8:04 PM in News

Hansbrough makes impression by Mike Wells

Contagious work ethic. Relentless. Tenacious. It has only been a few days and he has yet to go against any of his veteran teammates in practice, but Indiana Pacers rookie Tyler... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Roy Hibbert motivated to improve by Mike Wells

Can he play without fouling? Can he rebound? Can he become the low-post presence? Roy Hibbert knows the skeptics are out there, and he has heard their questions. Can he stop... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

College-level trio stay sharp by indystar

Conditioning, exposure, competition are perks of summer league for college baseball players Just because the college baseball season has ended doesn’t mean that former prep... – Jul 01, 2009 at 11:29 PM in Sports

Luke Zeller added to Chicago Bulls summer-league roster by Jeff Rabjohns

Luke Zeller has been added to the Chicago Bulls summer-league roster. The 6-11 forward from Notre Dame, who wasn’t drafted Thursday, will be trying to make an NBA roster as a free... – Jun 26, 2009 at 5:51 PM in Pacers

D.J. White staying upbeat after surgery by indystar

OKLAHOMA CITY -- D.J. White sat down in front of a group of about 200 children this week to read them a book and encourage them to read.If he couldn't make the kind of impact... – Nov 15, 2008 at 6:32 PM in Sports