Derran Cobb
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COBB: Pacers-Bucks series preview
With a 157-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Sunday, the team clinched the sixth seed, escaping the play-in tournament. Their first round matchup? The third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.
The Team Behind the Team: Ball State men’s basketball managers play games of their own
Division 1 men’s basketball managers play a game of their own before the team plays the next day.
COBB: A great weekend soured by a lack of competition
After the NBA All-Star game ended at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, many wanted to see more competition throughout its four quarters.
Former men’s basketball player Paris McCurdy is now Ball State’s director of community diversity initiatives
Paris McCurdy credits this period of his life and career for his lifelong bond with Muncie. As a kid from Detroit, he felt welcomed in the city. Now, he’s back at Ball State as the director of community diversity initiatives.
COBB and CARTER: Indiana Pacers acquire Pascal Siakam in three-team trade
The Pacers gave the Raptors Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks to bring the all-star forward to Indiana.
COBB: Haliburton’s injury, and how the Pacers will have to play on
While millions watched the University of Michigan defeat the University of Washington to win the NCAA Football National Championship in front of 72,808 fans in Houston, Indiana Pacer fans were otherwise occupied, holding their breath as they watched their star guard Tyrese Haliburton carried off the court by his teammates after a scary fall.
Ball State faithful stands behind men’s basketball team and head coach Michael Lewis
Ball State fans traveled to Indianapolis to support the Cardinals in the Indy Classic.
COBB: The NBA In-Season Tournament was a great idea, and the Indiana Pacers made the most of it
After being the first NBA squad to clinch a spot in the In-Season Tournament, the Indiana Pacers take on the Boston Celtics Dec. 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
COBB: 4 takeaways from the Pacers first 10 games
The Pacers have gotten off to a pretty good start, going 6-4 and sitting third in the Eastern Conference. However, it is only the beginning. Here are some takeaways from the first 10 games of the season.
COBB: Indiana Pacers season preview and predictions
I believe this is a playoff team and one without the play-in tournament. I predict a four or five seed finish, with a 48-34 record, and with the weekend taking place in Indy, expect another All-Star appearance from Tyrese Haliburton.