Braden Smith’s NBA Draft Puzzle | Indiana Pacers News

College athletes now get an extra year of eligibility, throwing NBA draft prep into chaos as top talent like Purdue’s Braden Smith—picked 38th by the Pacers—opts to go pro despite still being unsigned. His underwhelming Summer League showing hints at potential pitfalls, but G-League stints and shaky team performances don’t tell the whole story. With more players delaying entry, the NBA’s talent pool shrinks and the traditional draft blueprint gets rewritten. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/495449748b3d15c4