Pacers Draft Local Purdue Star

The Indiana Pacers just made Indiana basketball history by drafting Purdue’s Braden Smith with the 38th pick — the first Boilermaker to join the team since Brad Miller. It’s a hometown homecoming that echoes the legacy of Pacers legends like Reggie Miller and Victor Oladipo, with Smith poised to learn from veterans T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton. Whether he suits up for Indy or their G-League squad, fans are already buzzing — this pick could be a key piece in the Pacers’ future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/004b275ba38da80a