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Indiana Pacers Selections In The 2024 NBA Draft
In the highly anticipated 2024 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers for the most part held their ground at the end of the day.
With three picks in the second round the Pacers aimed to find themselves some depth and secure players who aligned well with their team’s needs and most importantly their long-term vision.
The Pacers know they have their hands full with talent at the moment and did not see jumping up Into the 1st round benefiting themselves in any way.
As we know activity amongst the team may not be over this offseason we still wanted to take the time to dive into the players who were chosen by the Pacers in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Find below each newcomer to the Indiana Pacers and some insight on each player.
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1. Johnny Furphy – No. 35 Pick (Pacers traded 36 Pick)
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Country/Team/College: Kansas
Position: Shooting Guard
Size: 6’8″
Weight: 189
Johnny Furphy, is a talented 19-year-old wing player from Kansas.
He was originally projected as a first-round pick.
Furphy’s playing style displays significant potential and versatility that fit the Pacers’ long term goals.
2. Tristen Newton – No. 49 Pick
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Country/Team/College: UConn
Position: Point Guard
Size: 6’3″
Weight: 192
Tristen Newton, is a skilled guard hailing from Connecticut.
He is known for his scoring prowess and defensive tenacity.
Newton brings a valuable combination of skills to the Pacers’ backcourt that is full of talent that will help catapult his development.
3. Enrique Freeman – No. 50 Pick
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Country/Team/College: Akron
Position: Power Forward
Size: 6’7″
Weight: 212
Enrique Freeman, is a talented forward
He is known for his well-rounded skill set and strong inside presence.
Freeman brings a valuable combination of rebounding abilities and scoring prowess to the Pacers’ frontcourt that is also full of talent that will really help his young development.
