Dustin Dopirak, Indianapolis Star·Indianapolis Star
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The Noblesville Boom opening day roster released on Thursday included mostly familiar faces to anyone who followed the Pacers' NBA Summer League squad in July.
There are 13 players listed on the roster of the Boom -- the Pacers' G League affiliate -- including the Pacers' three two-way contract players who are also bound to the Boom -- point guard Braden Smith and forwards Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson. Of the remaining 10, eight have played for the Pacers' Summer League squads in the last two seasons including four who spent time on last year's Boom roster.
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Former Nebraska star Rienk Mast and former BYU center Keba Keita, who both had productive Summer League stints with the Pacers and took part in the Pacers' training camp before being waived. Guards R.J. Felton and Cameron Hildreth and wings M.J. Iraldi and Keion Brooks Jr. -- a Fort Wayne native -- are back on the roster after playing for the Boom last season. Former Gonzaga wing Jalen Warley and former Georgia Tech forward Kowacie Reeves Jr. were also on the Pacers' Summer League roster and they are on the Boom roster.
Former Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV, acquired on an Exhibit 10 contract this summer will also play for the Boom. Former UNC-Wilmington forward Maleeck Harden-Hayes is also on the roster.
Four players who were on the Boom's training camp roster did not make the opening day roster, including former IU point guard Connor Enright.
Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) yells to a teammate during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Nov 4, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Isaiah Stewart (28) and Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) reach for a rebound during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) talks to Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) after blocking his lay-up on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) is emotional while celebrating after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward Keba Keita (13) passes the ball during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images
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Memphis' Nicholas Jourdain (2) tries to block East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) as he goes for a layup during the game between East Carolina University and University of Memphis at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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Mar 13, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (2) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry (11) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Nova Southeastern’s MJ Iraldi (20) takes a shot as the Minnesota State Mavericks play the Nova Southeastern Sharks during the 2024 NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Championship at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, March 30, 2024.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) yells to a teammate during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) yells to a teammate during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Nov 4, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Isaiah Stewart (28) and Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) reach for a rebound during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) talks to Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) after blocking his lay-up on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
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Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) is emotional while celebrating after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward Keba Keita (13) passes the ball during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images
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Memphis' Nicholas Jourdain (2) tries to block East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) as he goes for a layup during the game between East Carolina University and University of Memphis at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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Mar 13, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (2) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry (11) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Nova Southeastern’s MJ Iraldi (20) takes a shot as the Minnesota State Mavericks play the Nova Southeastern Sharks during the 2024 NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Championship at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, March 30, 2024.
