Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Alex and Facci answer your mailbag questions! Questions are listed below in the description...leave us a 5-star rating and review if you love the content!1). Chase - How high are you on Ben Sheppard? I wasn't aware of him when watching the draft, but after watching some of his film, and his media interviews over the past couple of days, I love him on this team, and he could be a great rotational guy next year2). Sam Culbertson - Are you happy that we picked Sheppard with the 26th pick? And with us picking him, what do you think that means for some of the other guards on the roster? Are they gone or do we keep them and someone rides the bench? Curious your thoughts!3). Rooster aka Evan - What do you think the best return of a player we could get for a package of Duarte, Theis, Buddy, and a couple of future firsts would be?4). David Matillo - Who would be the Perfect 3 next to Myles and Jarace? And yes it's Paul George5). Aaron M - Who will be the Pacers top free agent signing this offseason?6). Chris Weech - Who is your pie in the sky Free agent? All the people saying trade for Paul George, why not just try to go sign Kris Middleton instead of giving up assets for George? Plus he's about a year and a half younger than PG.7). Gavin Gruszewski - Do the Pacers go into FA/trades to find a starting SF now that we've drafted Walker?8). Tyler Christian - Who are the likeliest roster casualties to make room for more improvements in the offseason? Duarte seems the likeliest after the drafting of Sheppard.9). Garrett Baggs - Will we start Walker at the 4 and work through the growing pains or bring in another 4 to mentor for a year or two?Any other targets in FA make sense now for such a full team?10). Gage - What are your predictions for Jarace Walker in his first season? Averages and how he impacts the game with us. Side note, his personality seems like it fits amazingly with the Pacers!11). Jeff Kew - Feeling on the need to add another PF? Who would you want to target via free agency or trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are here to discuss a ton of topics! Indiana's General Manager, Chad Buchanan, joined Kevin and Query in the morning to recap the Pacers draft night. In there, he discusses the Pacers aggressiveness to trade back up to select a falling Cam Whitmore, but to no avail. He also addressed the team passing on Trayce Jackson-Davis in the 2nd round. The guys discuss these topics, look at who Indiana selected at 47 (King) and 55 (Wong) and what they can bring to the table.In addition to that, Indiana signed Oscar Tshiebwe to a 2-way deal, and being a former West Virginia Mountaineer (before transferring to Kentucky), Facci had rave things to say about the former National Player of the Year. The guys discuss this and also look a little closer at Ben Sheppard's game. Alex and Facci wonder if the team made a mistake passing on Leonard Miller for Ben Sheppard, but also find themselves intrigued with Sheppard's offensive upside. Lastly, the guys rave about Jarace Walker, his fit with this roster and whether or not he will start right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael Facci tune into the draft live as the Detroit Pistons are on the clock and follow along until the Pacers make their selection. Little did they know the pick was being traded...what a live reaction that was! Once they find out what's happening they discuss the deal and selection of the 8th overall pick, Jarace Walker.Then, the guys come back and tune into Rick Carlisle's press conference after the first round was completed and discuss the Pacers selection at pick 26 -- Ben Sheppard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci give you a loaded show for today's podcast...To start things off, Alex is joined by Ryan Hammer to discuss the Pacers trade with the Denver Nuggets. What potential prospects are there in the 40 range that make sense for Indiana and who Ryan thinks the Pacers select at #7. (3:00 minute mark)Then, UCF Forward, Taylor Hendricks joins Facci for a one-on-one conversation before he finds out what team he will be selected to. The guys talk about his draft process, his fit with the Pacers and what part of Hendricks' game people are sleeping on the most. (12:00 minute mark)Lastly, Alex is joined by Sam Ferris of Draft Dummies for one final Draft Preview before the big day! The guys discuss multiple different topics, players and scenarios in this convo. (18:00 minute mark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci spend 90-minutes talking out different scenarios, what players they like in this upcoming draft and speculate on ways the Pacers can acquire more picks and players to help add talent to this rosterWhat players in this draft do you think have All-Star potential? - 2:30 minute markWhat type of trade would you be willing to make to move up in the draft? - 10:35 minute markWhat type of trade would you be willing to make to move back in the draft? - 22:30 minute markHow can the Pacers add an additional lottery pick? - 37:27 minute markHow do the Pacers consolidate their picks to move up in the draft, but outside of the lottery? - 45:05 minute mark2 players you’re intrigued by at 55 or as an undrafted free agent. - 51:20 minute mark2 players you’re intrigued by at 32. - 54:00 minute mark2 players you’re intrigued by at 29. - 57:45 minute mark2 players you’re intrigued by 26. - 1:02:50 minute mark3 players you’re intrigued by 7. - 1:11:30 minute markWhat players do you not want the Pacers to take? - 1:23:00Biggest needs you want addressed in the draft. - 1:28:00 minute markGive me a BOLD take for the draft. - 1:30:00 minute mark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are joined by Tony East of Locked on Pacers for a fun conversation, 3 days before the NBA Draft! The guys discuss multiple different things with this upcoming draft, look at players the Pacers have been linked to in regards to trades and other rumors, free agents that are realistic ideas and evaluating this Pacers roster for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ah, yes...you asked for it, so you got it! Alex Golden is joined by the guys from Pacers Group Chat (Carson, David and Lincoln) to conduct a 2023 NBA Mock Draft with trades!Each person was assigned the role of GM for multiple teams. David was assigned to be the GM of the Spurs, Pacers, Thunder, Hawks, Nets, Celtics and Nuggets. Carson was assigned to be the GM of the Hornets, Pistons, Jazz, Mavericks, Suns, Warriors and Timberwolves. Lincoln was assigned to be the GM of the Blazers, Wizards, Pelicans, Lakers, Grizzlies, 76ers, Knicks and Cavaliers. Alex was assigned to be the GM of the Rockets, Magic, Raptors, Heat, Kings, Clippers, Bulls and Bucks.GM's could submit trades to any team during this exercise. If a trade was proposed and accepted where the GM was managed by the same person, the other 3 acting GM's would vote on the trade in order for it to get through.For this draft, there were 14 total trade offers and only 4 trades were accepted. The guys will share the trade offers when they're on the clock making the pick and let you know whether or not they accepted or declined the trade.At the conclusion of the draft, the guys revisit the trades made, to better explain their thought process in making the deal. For those who weren't involved in the deal, they were asked to give their opinion on the trade.Picks 1-10 --- (2:50 - 28:23)Picks 11-20 --- (29:53 - 40:57)Picks 21-30 --- (41:57 - 53:08)Recapping and discussing the trades made --- (54:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first segment of the show, Facci talks with big man from Washington State, Mouhamed Gueye! Gueye discusses his journey to becoming a potential second round pick in the upcoming draft, his skillsets and what he can bring to a team as well as his workout with the Pacers. (2:00)In segment two, Alex goes one-on-one with Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype on the latest NBA buzz. Scotto talks in depth about the following teams: Washington, Indiana, Minnesota, Golden State, Phoenix, Toronto and Portland. He talks about the never ending Myles Turner rumors, what team is the biggest domino to fall in free agency, what player could be under the radar (isn't a star) on the move this summer and what player is most likely to be on a new team. (22:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci kick off the show discussing the latest ESPN Mock Draft from Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo. The guys share the latest rumors on the Pacers from the Mock Draft and what prospects were mocked to the team as well.Then, we bring on the GREAT Krysten Peek! She has been studying these prospects for the entire year and has built great relationships with them off the court as well. KP has a ton of intel on the play style of each prospect, their fits with the teams mocked to them and more! We discuss Scoot/Brandon Miller, who's the best after the Top 3, the debate between Jarace and Hendricks, The G-League Ignite prospects, Overtime Elite's arrival to the NBA Draft scene, what makes the Thompson twins so good, veteran college players that can contribute right away, the overall depth of this draft class, players who performed well during the combine and have raised their stock, as well as looking back at the Pacers 2022 Draft Class and how they faired this past season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Facci discuss the possibility of moving the 7th overall pick for a player straight up. No players attached, no extra picks attached, just strictly looking at players we would feel comfortable or okay with the Pacers trading for in return for the 7th overall pick.Let us know what players you would trade the 7th overall pick for straight up and whether or not you like the players we suggested! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci start off the show discussing the recent news of Bobi Klintman withdrawing from the NBA Draft after the Pacers had recently made a promise to him...what happened and where does Klintman go next?Then, the guys share their Top 3 best fits in the NBA Draft for the lottery range. Facci focuses on the Top 7 range and Alex looks at the 8-14 range. After that, they look at that worst fits in those same ranges to look at what players and what archetypes don't make sense for the team moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star to discuss at length about the players who came into workout for the Pacers this week, potentially moving up in the draft and what player fits the best for the team at the 7th overall pick. Alex then puts Dustin on the hot seat and lists multiple players from last year's roster and asks him if they'll return next season or be on a different team.In segment 2, Damien Wilkins, former Indiana Pacer and GM of Overtime Elite comes on to discuss at length what OTE is, their goal to grow as an organization and how Amen and Ausar will project as NBA prospects. Damien talks briefly about his time in Indiana, how Tyrese Haliburton makes everyone around him better and how skilled he is as a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Caitlin Cooper to breakdown the game of Wake Forrest forward, Bobi Klintman. After they discuss Bobi, they pivot to discuss the players most talked about with the 7th pick (Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks and Cam Whitmore). Caitlin has written 4-great scouting reports on these players as she has seen multiple games of theirs in college and breaks down what they would bring to the Pacers and what areas they lack in that might be problematic fit wise for the Pacers.To wrap up the show, Alex and Caitlin answer your mailbag questions, look at the recent coaching hires across the league and discuss whether or not Dan Burke coming back to the Pacers would be something of interest.Bobi Klintman - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-bobi-83960652Jarace Walker - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-jarace-82849337Taylor Hendricks - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-taylor-83189620Cam Whitmore - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-cam-83374123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode we have two great segments with two awesome guests: Keith Smith of Spotrac and The Front Office Show and Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings.In segment 1 we discuss Tyrese Haliburton's potential max contract, what the numbers could look like and how soon the Pacers will want to get the deal done. Keith talks about the rest of the Pacers roster and how they fit in with the team moving forward. How the new CBA will impact the league financially and how the Pacers small window of cap flexibility makes it an even more important summer for them. Lastly, Keith answers rapid fire questions on whether or not these players will be traded or stay on their current team this offseason: Beal, Brown, Trae, Ayton, Siakam, Annunoby, Toppin, Finney-Smith.In segment 2 the guys discuss the most fascinating prospect in the draft, G.G. Jackson. The pros and cons to his game, why he would fit with the Pacers, what red flags there are with him and so much more. Tyler then shares his thoughts on prospect Trayce Jackson-Davis and shares the best fits for the Pacers with their pick ranges.2023 NBA Draft Guide (No Ceilings) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci interview Pacers forward, Jordan Nwora! Jordan discusses his final few months of the season with the Pacers, the relationships he's built with the coaching staff and players, his familiarity with the city of Indianapolis, growing as a player with more opportunity in Indiana than Milwaukee, the differences in both teams, being traded to Indy with local legend George Hill, his goals with the Pacers and then answers some rapid fire questions!Before the interview, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers hosting Cam Whitmore for an individual workout and share a clip of his interview on how well he knows this Pacers team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Facci host a full 1st Round 2023 NBA Mock Draft with a different guest to represent each team. The representatives make the pick and explain why they chose that player for their team. This is a loaded one but full of great comments on some terrific prospects.1. San Antonio (1:30 minute mark) pick made by Dylan Hunter Carter2. Charlotte (4:00 minute mark) pick made by Keenan Womack3. Portland (8:00 minute mark) pick made by Ryan Hammer4. Houston (11:00 minute mark) pick made by Jackson Gatlin5. Detroit (15:00 minute mark) pick made by Jack Kelly6. Orlando (19:30 minute mark) pick made by Richard Stayman7. Indiana (22:45 minute mark) pick made by Michael Facci8. Washington (28:35 minute mark) pick made by Riley Richards9. Utah (32:15 minute mark) pick made by Nathan Grubel10. Dallas (35:40 minute mark) pick made by Grant Afseth11. Orlando (from Chicago) (39:10 minute mark) pick made by Richard Stayman12. Oklahoma City (43:00 minute mark) pick made by Jacob Kniffen13. Toronto (49;00 minute mark) pick made by Esfandiar Baraheni14. New Orleans (53:00 minute mark) pick made by David Grubb15. Atlanta (56:00 minute mark) pick made by Albert Ghim 16. Utah (from Minnesota) (59:30 minute mark) pick made by Nathan Grubel17. Los Angeles Lakers (104:15 minute mark) pick made by Mike Garcia18. Miami (107:40 minute mark) pick made by Giancarlo Navas19. Golden State (1:11:35 minute mark) pick made by Tyler Metcalf20. Houston (from LA Clippers) (116:30 minute mark) pick made by Jackson Gatlin21. Brooklyn (from Phoenix) (121:05 minute mark) pick made by Chucking Darts22. Brooklyn (125:00 minute mark) pick made by Chucking Darts23. Portland (from New York) (128:40 minute mark) pick made by Ryan Hammer24. Sacramento (134:00 minute mark) pick made by Vince Miracle25. Memphis (137:15 minute mark) pick made by Parker Fleming26. Indiana (from Cleveland) (140:50 minute mark) pick made by Alex Golden27. Charlotte (from Denver via New York and Oklahoma City) (145:50 minute mark) pick made by Keenan Womack28. Utah (from Philadelphia via Brooklyn) (149:40 minute mark) pick made by Nathan Grubel29. Indiana (from Boston) (152:55 minute mark) pick made by Alex Golden30. LA Clippers (from Milwaukee via Houston) (159:15 minute mark) pick made by Combo's Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Facci are here to discuss the TOP 10 players on their Pacers Top 20 Big Board. Who will be the surprise player on each of their Top 10 lists, are the guys still torn on Jarace Walker vs. Taylor Hendricks, who does Alex see as the 2nd best guard in the draft and and which Thompson twin does Facci like best for the Pacers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Facci are here to discuss the Pacers latest rumors from NBA reporter Marc Stein. After that, the guys share players 11-20 on their Pacers Top 20 Big Board. The guys have several commonalities in terms of players on their board that overlap, but they do have some differences. They explain what led to those differences and how they went about making their big board for the Pacers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Coach Tony Adragna of Assembly Call to discuss more NBA Draft prospects, but this time, they're talking about local college standouts: Trayce Jakson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Zach Edey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci start the show off discussing the latest rumors that the Pacers are eyeing Brandon Miller and would be willing to move up to 2 or 3 to acquire him. Then the guys explain why it would be worth it to trade up for a player like this and what he brings to the table for the franchise long term. The guys then throw out about 3-4 trade ideas that would help them land Miller in a deal with either Charlotte or Portland.Then, the guys interview Dayton Flyer's big man, DaRon Holmes! Holmes is an excellent young man who is ready to prove his value to the league. He's projected as an early second round pick and still has till the end of May to determine if he will stay in the draft, but he breaks down why he will be a good fit in the NBA, players he models his game after, what teams will be getting when they select him and what position he sees himself at long term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are joined by Bob Kravitz of The Athletic to talk about the Pacers upcoming offseason, the options they have in the upcoming draft and how the team should look to continue down the rebuild path and not get too eager to add veterans to a team that isn't ready for a deep playoff run. Plus, Bob shares a WILD trade idea that a friend of his sent him from Houston that would land the Pacers the 4th overall pick WITHOUT giving up pick 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are back to talk about the history of the 7th overall player in the NBA Draft and what the Pacers should consider doing at pick 7. Do they simply stay put and take their guy, or do they survey the rest of the teams in the draft and find deals that better the team? They can easily move down and acquire other assets in doing so, or they can package assets to move up and be aggressive and obtaining their long term piece. Alex and Facci present a handful of ideas that could be available to the team and discuss if they like multiple scenarios in moving the pick.Join in on the conversation by letting us know what you want the Pacers to do at pick 7 by commenting on our twitter or IG page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan joins Alex Golden and Facci on today's episode. The guys go back and forth asking Chad questions about the upcoming draft, the upcoming offseason, importance of extending Tyrese Haliburton ASAP, and last year's success determining how the roster will be built this summer. Also in the show, Chad shares the detailed story on Bennedict Mathurin's workout last season in Indy.If you enjoyed this interview, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star rating review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael Facci are joined by Draft analysts Stephen Gillaspie from No Ceilings and Keenan Womack from Draft Punk to complete Pt. 2 of our first NBA Mock Draft. The guys not only take turns making picks for each team, but they also discuss what teams should do this offseason with their roster. How talented is GG Jackson and are teams sleeping on his game for an immature mistake? Is Trayce Jackson-Davis a first round talent? Why Kris Murray seems to be sliding in Mock Drafts Upside play of Sidy Cissoko Who is Bobi Klintman and would he make sense with one of Indiana's late picks? Rick Carlisle likes grown ups and the last pick of the Mock Draft for the Pacers fits that bill. The possibility of using Bilal Coulibaly as a draft-and-stash prospect in round 1. Does Jett Howard fit with Golden State? Where does Jordan Hawkins make the most sense at? How easy can teams plug and play Pepperdine's Maxwell Lewis? Who is Brandin Podziemski and why is he rising so much? Setting The Pace on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeLr8LSr623R429P_-Uc1ASetting The Pace Substack - https://settingthepacepodcast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael Facci are joined by Draft analysts Stephen Gillaspie from No Ceilings and Keenan Womack from Draft Punk to complete Pt. 1 of our first NBA Mock Draft. The guys not only take turns making picks for each team, but they also discuss what teams should do this offseason with their roster. Who do the Hornets take at 2: Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson? Should the Hornets consider trading Lamelo Ball? Can the Blazers build a playoff contender around Dame, or should they trade him and rebuild with Sharpe, Simons and pick 3? Any chance that Minnesota can trade for pick 3? Brooklyn? Discussing the overall ceiling of Cam Whitmore The difficulties in evaluating the Thompson Twins, especially their tape from OTE. Should the Pacers draft for positional fit, or do they swing for the upside? Is Leonard Miller a lottery level talent? Should he be selected that high? What else does Gradey Dick bring to the table besides shooting? What is the ceiling for Indiana's own, Jalen Hood-Schifino? Are people sleeping on Jarace Walker a little bit? Setting The Pace on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeLr8LSr623R429P_-Uc1ASetting The Pace Substack - https://settingthepacepodcast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA Draft Lottery was highly anticipated this year as Victor Wembanyama was the ultimate prize! Kevin Pritchard and Tyrese Haliburton represented the Pacers on Lottery night and we reacted to the entire show live! Hear our thoughts on how this all played out and what this means for the Pacers moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci discuss the recent news of Jonathan Kuminga's uncertainty in Golden State. The guys discuss why the Pacers would be a good fit for Kuminga and lay out 8 trade ideas to see what it might take for both Indiana and Golden State to agree to a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to discuss the Pacers previous pursuit of Deandre Ayton and how rumors have been circling that Ayton could be on the move this summer. The guys look back at how they felt in the moment, how they feel now and what they think is the best thing for Ayton's career moving forward. Alex and Rhett then look at how Myles fit with Indiana turned out and if the Pacers should consider trading for Ayton. Both Alex and Rhett look at the pros and cons of giving bigs (not named Jokic or Embiid) too big of role and how it can impact team building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by draft analyst Ryan Hammer to break down the game of Taylor Hendricks. Taylor Hendricks' achievements from college. Looking at Hendricks' statistics from this season. Pro-Comps to Hendricks from other analysts plus our pro-comp. Discussing the strengths of Hendricks' game. Discussing the weaknesses of Hendricks' game. Pros and cons to why you would or would not like the Pacers to draft Hendricks. Where other Mock Drafts have Hendricks amongst the other prospects. What range we would select Hendricks at in the upcoming NBA Draft. Interesting quotes from analysts around the league on Hendricks. Overall thoughts and deciding whether we'd want the Pacers to draft Taylor Hendricks or Jarace Walker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are joined by draft analyst Ryan Hammer to break down the game of Jarace Walker. Jarace Walker's achievements from college. Looking at Walker's statistics from this season. Pro-Comps to Jarace from other analysts plus our pro-comp. Discussing the strengths of Jarace's game. Discussing the weaknesses of Jarace's game. Pros and cons to why you would or would not like the Pacers to draft Walker. Where other Mock Drafts have Walker amongst the other prospects. What range we would select Walker at in the upcoming NBA Draft. Interesting quotes from analysts around the league on Walker. Overall thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci kick off the show discussing how close it was for Andrew Nembhard making All-Rookie 2nd team! The lack of seriousness from voters hurting players who are deserving of spots and impacting their accomplishments. Then the guys praise Mathurin for making the First Team, outscoring Jaden Ivey by 20+ votes to secure the 5th and final spot. After that, Alex informs Facci about the Mad Ants new home in 2024-2025 and the two speculate what their new name might be.Then, the guys kick things off looking at the roster and ranking them in order of least likely to be traded, to most likely to be traded this season. Once the guys go through each player on the roster and why they had them ranked where they did, they give a total number of players they think will be dealt this upcoming season.After that, the guys conclude the show talking to the amazing fan of the week: Adam Jameson. Adam shares his thoughts on the team, how he became a Pacers fan, how he became a fan of Setting The Pace, his favorite interview we've had and Alex informs Adam that he is the first fan of the week to be a part of our super fans called the "Pace Setters". To become a "Pace Setter" you must listen to every show religiously and actively interact with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Pacers PA announcer, Troy Pepper, for a one-on-one interview! You'll hear great stories about Troy's relationship with the players, coaches, staff, NBA officials and more! Troy also dives into why he loves his job so much, fan involved cheers that he wants to bring to the Fieldhouse next season, his favorite pregame workout routine from the Pacers and from the opponent, top 3 opponent to draw the biggest crowd, getting back into the playoffs and expectations for this team next season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to our Substack - Pacers Big Board: Top 15Alex and Facci are once again joined by Derek Kramer from iPacers.com to answer your Mailbag Questions!1). Rooster-What percentage do you think there is that the following players are on the roster at the END of next season?Myles, Jalen, I Jax, Buddy + Duarte2). Adjafre (Instagram)-Do you think the Clippers could rebuild after this bad post season (even though it was mostly due to injuries)?-Would that make PG available? And do you think he's the right (and maybe available) super star we need?-Also, who do you think are the best PFs the pacers could pursue besides OG, PJ Washington and the ones the pacers have already shown interest?3). Festar35 (Instagram)-Do you see a scenario where Carlisle starts Haliburton, Nembhard + Mathurin together? I know it'd be a smaller lineup, but I think replacing Hield with Mathurin and a new PF would likely make us better defensively.4). Lotty Dotty (Instagram)It's my first mailbag in months so you guys can pick whichever question you want to answer- Can you guys play GM and give us some of the moves you would make over the summer and what your team is going to look like opening night?- This question is for Facci, If the Pacers were in game 7 in the finals and you got a free Ticket front row and I'll even sweeten the deal with locker room access... would you still attend the game with the Facci curse active? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to our Substack: Top 15 Pacers Big BoardAlex and Facci are joined by Derek Kramer aka iPacersBlog to answer your Mailbag Questions!1). Peetie PeeteSay the Pacers luck up and get the 3rd pick in the draft and Wemby and Miller are off the board. Are you drafting for need or taking the best available?2). Indy Pacer (3 for 1 special)-Would you trade for PG? It's a bit risky looking the recent availablity he's had.-Would you start Nembhard next season or let him be the primary bench point guard?-Do you feel it's time to make an all in move this season or wait until next season?3). Basketball JohnDo you think Rick should have given more minutes to Benn? He would have easily scored 20 per game if he played in garbage time. Or do you think Rick was really trying to make him earn the minutes the old fashioned way?4). D.J. DavisWhich players on the current roster do you predict may be traded along with draft picks 26, 29 & possibly 32, and for which other teams player i.e. OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files stops by to discuss the Pacers season and what they need to improve upon to make the playoffs next year. He also discusses the Kings playoff run, Sabonis not shaking hands after the series ended Sunday and what type of free agents the Pacers should pursue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to deep dive into each playoff series in the Eastern Conference as the two share their biggest takeaways on things the Pacers can look at to help with their team building moving forward.Bucks and Heat (3:50)-coaching and game planning for your opponent, balancing the roster with youth and experience, finding diamonds in the roughCeltics and Hawks ( 15:00)-the importance of defense, not overpaying for a talent upgrade at the wrong time, the importance of hitting on your draft picks76ers and Nets (26:00)-finding the right pieces in Free Agency, knowing your roster limitations, playmaking and playing the best talent on your roster vs. positional fitCavaliers and Knicks (34:00)-the impact of rebounding and toughness, having the right roster before making a blockbuster trade, importance of shooting, unleashing the youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are here to answer the next five questions of the mailbag...halfway through the show, a little birdie stops by for a LIVE DELIVERY of the mail! Who could it be? What could they have to offer? Listen to find out!Mailbag Questions answered today:1). Pacers Faithful Who are each of your top 2 draft targets in the Pacers' range?2). Randall WoodWhat is your ideal draft if the Pacers stay at 7 and don't get the Rockets pick?3). Evan Noggle For the guys who you think won't be on the team next season, which destinations will be best for them?4). GageDo you think there's a chance we could trade for an established star/allstar this off season?Maybe someone like a mikal bridges or on that sort of level.5). Matthew DixonCould Mathurin thrive in the 3 spot? Start Nembhard at the 2.Also, If we stayed at 7, would our two late firsts be enough to even move up 1 or 2 spots in this draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are here for Part 1 of the April Mailbag and they have a lot to discuss!Questions:1). Sam Culbertson - What’s your expectations for next years roster same place we were this year or will we be good enough for the playoffs what’s your guy’s opinion?!2). Ricky Kelley - Do you think there is a chance for mathurin to become an allstar next year? What steps would need to happen for his development for the pacers to have 2 allstar nominations knowing tyrese is going to tyrese?3). Matt Peck - Do you believe Rick Carlisle has a specific preferred style or do you believe he can cater his team plan to the players he has available to him? With that in mind do you believe he will still be the coach when the team turns the corner?4). Aaron M - What would you do if the Pacers landed the #1 pick in the draft? Do you plan to do a live draft lottery reaction again?5). Jon Beyer - Everyone talks about who they want in the draft and free agency. Who are some guys you absolutely DO NOT want the Pacers to draft or go after this summer6). Jonas Salk III - Is Mathurin a potential trade chip to move into the top 3 if we are lottery losers? I believe he should be especially if that means getting Brandon Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are ready to deep dive into last off-seasons trade that sent Malcolm Brogdon to the Celtics for Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitz and Juwan Morgan as well as the Celtics 2023 First Round Pick.1). What did you think Brogdon’s value was before the trade took place? 2). Before we get into value of the trade, let’s layout what the trade allowed the Pacers to do.3). What was your gut reaction to the trade in the moment? 4). Could Haliburton and Brogdon have worked together? 5). Does Buddy Hield still play for the Pacers this last season if Brogdon is on the team to start the season? 6). Was Aaron Nesmith/Daniel Theis good enough this season to feel like it’s a win-win trade? 7). Could the Pacers have held out longer and got better value in the offseason before making a Brogdon trade? 8). Could the Pacers have gotten a better package for Brogdon had they waited to trade him closer to the deadline? 9). Does Pritchard’s comments about not knowing if Nesmith is a starter or bench player make you feel like they settled for the Brogdon trade? 10). At the end of the day, was this a win-win trade like many have claimed it to be? + GRADE THE TRADE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is once again joined by Carson Stafford and David Cole to discuss the Pacers offseason potential! First, the guys look at players the Pacers could potentially target in a trade this offseason that would give them similar value as Aaron Nesmith did this season. This is based off of former role with team that traded them, salary and how they'd fit in role wise here with the Pacers.Next, the guys discuss why the Pacers ALL-IN move this season has to be OG Anunoby (if he is available). What is the asking price for OG? What do the Pacers have to realistically give up to acquire him? Are there any Pacers outside of Haliburton who are untouchable in an OG trade and why Alex thinks there is more upside to trading for him than he previously had thought.After that, Alex gives the guys 6 Pacers players who aren't in the Core 4 of Haliburton, Mathurin, Turner and Nembhard and has the guys decide which two they would keep. After the guys reveal their answers, Alex goes on a rant about comments made from Chad Buchanan on JMV this week.Finally, the guys have some fun and draft a starting 5 (with a 6th man) of Toy Story characters (toys only). How would these toys fair in a basketball game and what qualities about each toy makes them pivotal to each person's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and the Birthday Boy, Carson Stafford. The guys kick off the show discussing players they like for the Pacers in the 4-6 range of the NBA Draft. After that, they then look at prospects who they'd have interest in in the 7-10 range of the NBA Draft. To tie up the loose ends on the draft talk, the guys discuss players they like from the 25-35 range for the Pacers.Next, the guys look at free agents in the $5M - $10M range that could be semi-impactful for the Pacers next season. Then the guys close out the free agency talk looking at names the Pacers could spend heavily on in Free Agency that would be starters on this team. The price range for those starters were in the $15M - $20M range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The talented Caitlin Cooper is back with Alex and Facci to educate us on how this season played out and what areas this team can improve upon to take another step forward next season. Caitlin also shares some of her biggest takeaways from Kevin Pritchard's end of season press conference. Lastly, the trio discuss Bennedict Mathurin's rookie season and what areas he needs to improve upon for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci share their Top 10 trade targets for the Pacers this offseason! Kevin Pritchard said he is "itching" to make a big move so the guys threw out some names they hope KP and the Front Office are making calls on this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Stayman, the man behind MavsDraft on Twitter and podcaster for Locked on NBA Big Board joins Facci to discuss his HOT TAKE that had Bennedict Mathurin OFF his All-Rookie 1st team! The guys then discuss the play of Nembhard and Mathurin, who the Pacers might look at in the 7-8 range if they stay put on Lottery night, first round sleepers that might fall to the Pacers with their late picks, biggest riser in the class, biggest disappointment in the class and projecting how many All-Stars could come out of this class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci and Alex spend the entirety of the show discussing what Kevin Pritchard had to say at his end of season press conference and discuss what those comments mean for the future of this Pacers team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci discuss how Sunday played out for the Pacers and how the different tiebreaker scenarios work for the benefit of the team. The guys then answer some unique questions about the team and individual players performances this year. After that, they project what Pacer will improve the most by this time next season, whose future seems up in the air the most, reflecting on the TOP 3 moments of the season, giving the season a letter grade and one (well a practice one and then the real one) tank-a-thon spin to round out the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sideline Guys stop by Setting The Pace to chat with Alex and Facci!-Best moments of the season-Players who overachieved-Tyrese's first season as the face of the franchise-How to prepare a question for Rick Carlisle-Where JJ's best thinking happens-How this season compared to last years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Tony East to discuss the Pacers play of late with Mathurin in the starting lineup, Hield's play since moving to the bench, the biggest areas Tyrese can improve to jump from All-Star to All-NBA, Jalen Smith's role and improved play since the ASB, different wrinkles we've seen with the non-Haliburton/non-Turner lineups, Nwora's fit with the team moving forward, potential ways the NBA could improve their "coin flip" rules, favorite moment from the season and finally...the "Tony Draft"! The guys do a 5-round snake draft selecting fictional and non-fictional Tony's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci open up the show discussing the NCAAW National Championship game, how upsets can have a positive and a negative impact on fans interest, the Pacers win against OKC, McConnell's incredible play, how this win could have cost the Pacers, the Pacers loss to Cleveland, Mathurin learning new things and being assigned with tougher responsibilities and breaking down how the final week could play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by two longtime Pacers fans, Chris Weech and Tyler Christian! Alex has the guys share their thoughts on who should stay and who should go, what extensions would look like for Nesmith and Nwora if they remain here long term and what players they'd like to see the Pacers target in the upcoming NBA Draft.The season is quickly coming to an end so it was great to hear from a different perspective on what the team should do! Give these guys a follow on social media! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.