
Indiana Roots Shine in 2026 NBA Summer League
From Purdue standouts to high school phenoms, Indiana’s basketball pipeline is delivering fresh faces to the NBA’s summer showcase.
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From Purdue standouts to high school phenoms, Indiana’s basketball pipeline is delivering fresh faces to the NBA’s summer showcase.

The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.
The Chicago Bulls selected Braden Smith in the 2026 NBA Draft and immediately traded him to the Indiana Pacers, where he hopes to contribute as a rookie.

The Lowell Spinners have made a high-profile comeback, attracting thousands of fans and rebuilding the city’s baseball tradition.

Branden Sharpe, ranked No. 79 nationally at receiver, pledged to Indiana, bringing a state championship pedigree and a class of five other recruits.