Analyzing both sides of what distinguishes the G League Ignite prospect out of France from other options currently playing for the Pacers.
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
After profiling Wake Forest's Bobi Klintman as a potential grab-and-go wing with size, shooting, and passing feel, it seems fitting to counte...
2023-06-12 12:46:00 +0000 UTC View Post
On the optionality of Wake Forest's freshman forward and how it applies to the Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With the Pacers owning two additional first round picks in this year's draft, it makes sense to shift gears momentarily from No. 7 and focus for a bit on what prospects might be available in range at No. 26 and No. 29 -- especially since 2023-06-05 13:40:01 +0000 UTC View Post
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
For this month's patron-only popsicle content, I decided to invite over one of my hoops pals for frozen treats while we discussed the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers. The other half of this one of kind conversation (seriously, where else in the NBA-media universe are you going to find a video quite like this?) is brought to you by the very insightful, incredibly articulate,...
2023-05-31 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Assessing how and where the Villanova product's athleticism and variable defense would slot into the play context of the Pacers and whether more can be more alongside Bennedict Mathurin
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
After profiling Jarace Walker and 2023-05-30 12:45:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Answering questions about all things Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Jordan Emmert: I'd be interested in what you think a fair contract for Buddy Hield looks like if we opt to use our cap space to renegotiate and extend him, ala Turner this year?
The question regarding a possible extension for Buddy Hield isn't how much he should get paid by the Pacers...
2023-05-27 13:58:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Feeling out the UCF star's feel and what he projects to add in scheme versatility
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With the Pacers owning five drafts picks and now knowing where they are selecting at 7, 26, 29, 32, and 55, the focus moving forward in these columns -- at least from the perspective of my expedited version of scouting -- can narrow to prospects who are likely to be available in those ranges,...
2023-05-21 14:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Contextualizing whether Houston's power wing addresses the glaring needs of the Pacers at the four position
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With team workouts in full swing, it's officially draft season, which means the time has come to bring back Stock Up, Stock Down<...
2023-05-15 12:45:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Alright, so, it probably isn't accurate to say that we talked into microphones about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers for this particular episode, as Tony East and I instead turned our attention to the ...
2023-05-12 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Turns out, Tony and I weren't quite done putting a bow on the season that was for the Pacers, as we both agreed to tack on a few additional episodes covering the team's decision-makers. First up, we turned our attention to the coaching staff, discussing where the team was and wasn't su...
2023-05-11 12:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Saving the best for last, Tony East and I wrapped up our player review series discussing the All-Star season of Tyrese Haliburton, who with his all-seeing vision and non-stop motor became the engine for an actual team iden...
2023-05-09 11:35:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Come shop the Basketball, She Wrote collection!
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In what was perhaps a preplanned marketing strategy, it just so happens that a new shirt has been added to the Basketball, She Wrote shop at Teepublic in conjunction with Bennedict Mathurin being name...
2023-05-08 18:19:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
After previously covering the standout rookie season of Bennedict Mathurin, Tony East and I turned our attention to another standout rookie for the Pacers (how often can you say that?), breaking down how Andrew Nembhard gre...
2023-05-04 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Alright, so, it doesn't exactly feel accurate to refer to Chris Duarte as a veteran guard when he only has two years of experience, but coming up with a way to categorize this particular group of players was challenging to pindown -- not unlike Duarte's season as a whole. At any rate, 2023-05-02 11:04:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Answering questions about all things Pacers, including my trip to meet the Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Jeff Iles: I’m curious about the high points of the season, but specifically breaking the season into chunks - first chunk is pre-Haliburton injury (when they might be a playoff team) second chunk is during his injury, and the third chunk is when playoffs were no longer the goal. W...
2023-04-30 13:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
It's time for another solo episode! After reviewing the season for the young wing-ish players on the roster, Tony East and I reconvened...
2023-04-27 10:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Answering questions about the playoffs, checking in on some former Pacers, and building a new Pacer out of non-stars from other teams
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Mackenzie Estelle: I have a coaching question! I've been hearing media buzz that Thibs is "out coaching" Bickerstaff in this NY/CLE series and I'm curious what your take on that is? To my untrained eye, I find myself sort of a...
2023-04-26 22:11:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In a continuation of our series breaking down the season that was for every rotation player on the roster, Tony and I turned our attention to the forward position, which includes wing-sized wings, as well as those who were shoehorned into sopping up minutes at the four-spot. As always, to ma...
2023-04-25 11:42:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
After chatting about the back-up big rotation, Tony East and I joined forces once again to discuss the rookie season of Bennedict Mathurin, with me selecting one play, one number, and one over/under to summarize the year that was...
2023-04-21 10:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers with Tony East
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Many of you have asked about whether there is going to be an audio component here at Basketball, She Wrote. Right now, as was laid out in last month's patron-only mailbag, I d...
2023-04-20 10:00:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Taste-testing ice pops with a Pacers-centric twist, of course.
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
For this month's patron-only popsicle content, in what should be considered as my version of a fireside chat (or, ahem, an ice-side chat), my sister surprised me with gourmet ice pops from my new favorite online shopping website, The Hyppo Gourmet -- ...
2023-04-18 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Looking ahead by reviewing the preview of the season
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Six months ago, before the games started to count for what was a new-look Pacers team that seemed as though it would be geared more so around development opportunities than optimizing winning in the playoffs, Tony East invited me on for an 2023-04-13 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Diagramming Indiana's chin set and the implications of why it almost always works
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Like a knowing smile, spanning from ear-to-ear, this is the "yes, this is it!" of plays -- a sign that the Xs and Os are about to align, providing reason for intrigue as to what's about to happen, at a micro-level, even as the intrigue as to what is yet to ha...
2023-04-05 12:51:51 +0000 UTC View Post
On what's changed and still needs changing for Indiana's rookie as a starter
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With just under three minutes to play and the score becoming more and more lopsided in favor of the Milwaukee Bucks, who had amassed a 147-130 edge, Bennedict Mathurin caught the ball inside the arc for a 1-on-1 match-up at the wing. After turning to look his defender, Wesley Matthews, strai...
2023-03-31 14:26:44 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the March edition of the patron-only mailbag -- continued!
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Andrew Gilligan: I would love to hear more about your Pacers fandom - especially does it make it harder to still be a fan while analyzing the team this closely? Or, do you remain a fan?
I grew up a fan of the Pacers. There's a picture of me somewhere holding a Reggie Miller jersey that w...
2023-03-27 12:45:01 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the March edition of the patron-only mailbag
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Jordan Emmert: Would be curious to get your thoughts on Nembhard's inconsistent attacking mindset, some quarters he seems to be going for it and others he is completely passive. I'd love to see him find a role with the team where he can be more aggressive as a scorer. Also interested in what you thi...
2023-03-26 13:39:47 +0000 UTC View Post
On the cause of the cause of turnovers and why what is often deemed as carelessness can be a careless catch-all
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In blowing a 21-point lead to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the Pacers coughed up 21 turnovers for 35 points -- the most surrend...
2023-03-22 12:52:27 +0000 UTC View Post
So, I still don't fancy myself to be an influential influencer, but I guess I'm a vlogger now? For this month's patron exclusive popsicle content, my sister and I filmed ourselves making a pilgrimage to Nicey Treat, my new favorite frozen treat hang, in Fishers -- which is just north of Indianapolis. With so many of you residing in different locales around the globe, I wanted to give you a peek at what I consider to be my Ind...
2023-03-20 14:43:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Indiana hasn't been able to stop Giannis, so they forced him to stop them.
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
March Madness, indeed. With 2:46 to play in the third quarter, the Pacers trailed the Bucks, 99-90. Fifteen minutes later, they secured a double-digit win over the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference, outscoring Milwaukee, 49-26, with Tyrese Haliburton watching -- nay, standing and c...
2023-03-17 15:08:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Even when Haliburton isn't playing, his influence is still on the floor.
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Aside from playing on the same team, Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton don't have a lot in common. Haliburton is thin, graceful, and dodging, evading defenders with his low gather, bounding strides, and discerning touch. Nembhard, by comparison, relies more so on angles and contact, stopping...
2023-03-13 12:47:40 +0000 UTC View Post
And, more importantly, should they?
By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
It's becoming a common, uncommon tactic for the Pacers. After an inbounds pass, as a surprise or situational defensive changeup, this is the sight.
Beginning as "near" as midcourt and, sometimes, straying well-beyond, it's not a 2-2-1 pre...
2023-03-10 13:54:22 +0000 UTC View Post