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Rienk Mast’s Double-Double Leads Indiana Pacers in NBA Summer League

Former Nebraska star shines with 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Pacers fall to the Raptors

Rienk Mast continues to dominate the NBA Summer League, delivering a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds in the Indiana Pacers' 94-93 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The performance marks his second consecutive double-double and highlights his rapid adaptation to the professional pace.

A Promising Start

Mast is averaging 16.3 points, 10 rebounds and 5.3 offensive rebounds per game across three summer league appearances, a rate that tops the league for second-chance production. His rebounding instincts and ability to convert put him at the forefront of the Pacers' interior efforts.

The former Nebraska standout earned two All-Big Ten honors and concluded his college career with 24 games in double figures and five 20-point outings. After going undrafted in 2026, he signed as a free agent with Indiana, making his summer league debut a natural extension of that momentum.

Mast's recent outing against the Raptors showcased his all-around contributions, as he added three assists while battling for every rebound. The narrow defeat underscored the competitiveness of the league and the fine margins that define summer league contests.

The Pacers are not the only former Huskers making noise in the circuit; Sam Hoiberg, Josiah Allick and Brice Williams are also competing, adding depth to Nebraska's presence and illustrating the program's ongoing pipeline to the NBA.

As the summer league progresses, Mast's performance fuels optimism about his potential roster spot and the broader impact of Nebraska alumni in professional basketball. Scouts and coaches alike are watching closely to see how his rebounding and scoring translate against NBA talent.

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