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Former IU big man Kel’el Ware named NBA all-rookie second team

Former IU big man Kel’el Ware was named NBA all-rookie second team earlier this afternoon. Here’s the release on the accolade for Ware via IU athletics: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana men’s basketball alumnus Kel’el Ware was voted to the NBA ...

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Hoosiers in the NBA: Three former IU players in position to advance in playoffs

Throughout the 2024-25 season, we’ll periodically update you on former Hoosiers in the NBA. The 2025 NBA playoffs are underway and four former Hoosiers are participating. Here’s a look at how each player has performed thus far: OG Anunoby, New ...

Four former Hoosiers are in the 2025 NBA postseason

Four former Hoosiers are in the NBA postseason, which begins Tuesday with the play-in tournament. Kel’el Ware (Miami), Trayce Jackson-Davis (Golden State), OG Anunoby (New York) and Thomas Bryant (Indiana) will each participate in the 2025 NBA postseason. Here’s a ...

Hoosiers in the NBA: Jalen Hood-Schifino gets his shot in Philadelphia

Throughout the 2024-25 season, we’ll periodically update you on former Hoosiers in the NBA. The 2024-25 NBA regular season is nearing completion and seven former Hoosiers are in the league. Here’s an updated look at how each player has performed ...

Former IU big man Kel’el Ware trending toward NBA all-rookie first team

Kel’el Ware, Indiana’s leading scorer in the 2023-24 season, is trending toward NBA all-rookie first-team honors. The 20-year-old, the No. 15 pick in last June’s NBA draft, has quickly established himself in the frontcourt rotation for the Miami Heat. Ware ...

Hoosiers in the NBA: Kel’el Ware shines in matchup against Victor Wembanyama

Throughout the 2024-25 season, we’ll periodically update you on former Hoosiers in the NBA. The 2024-25 NBA season is at the halfway point and seven former Hoosiers are currently in the league. Here’s an updated look at how each player ...

Hoosiers in the NBA: Thomas Bryant traded to Indiana Pacers

Throughout the 2024-25 season, we’ll periodically update you on former Hoosiers in the NBA. The 2024-25 NBA season is nearly a third of the way complete and seven former Hoosiers are currently in the league. Here’s an updated look at ...

Hoosiers in the NBA: How former IU players are performing early in the 2024-25 season

Throughout the 2024-25 season, we’ll periodically update you on former Hoosiers in the NBA. The 2024-25 NBA season tipped off last month and seven former Hoosiers made opening night rosters. Here’s a look at how each player has performed thus ...

Hoosiers in the NBA: Seven former IU players make opening night rosters

Throughout the 2024-25 season, we’ll periodically update you on former Hoosiers in the NBA. The 2024-25 NBA season tipped off Tuesday night and seven former IU players are on opening night rosters. Here’s a rundown of each player, including their ...

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Kel’el Ware earns first team All-Summer League honors, Miami wins championship

Former Indiana big man Kel’el Ware capped off a successful summer Monday by earning first team All-Summer League honors and winning a championship. Early Monday evening, Ware was named to the NBA 2K25 All-Summer league first team along with GG ...

Kel’el Ware and Miami will play for NBA Summer League title Monday night

Former IU big man Kel’el Ware will play for an NBA Summer League title. The 7-footer scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds on Sunday in a 102-99 victory against Golden State to advance to the championship of the 2K25 ...

Kel’el Ware continues strong summer league with third double-double

Former IU big man Kel’el Ware, the No. 15 pick in June’s NBA draft, continues to put together strong performances in the summer league. On Wednesday, Ware posted his third double-double in summer league play as Miami beat Dallas, 92-79. ...

A look at how former Hoosiers have fared so far in the Vegas Summer League

The NBA2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas is underway and three former Hoosiers are participating. Romeo Langford, who is on the Philadelphia roster, has yet to play due to a left big toe sprain. That leaves Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kel’el Ware ...

An updated guide for watching former IU players in the NBA Summer League

Four former Hoosiers – Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kel’el Ware, Miller Kopp and Romeo Langford – are participating in the NBA Summer League this month. Jalen Hood-Schifino, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023 first-round pick, is not playing as he recovers from lumbar ...

Video: Kel’el Ware posts double-double in second NBA Summer League game

After a solid performance in his NBA Summer League debut on Saturday, Kel’el Ware took his game to another level on Sunday afternoon. In a 105-66 loss to Golden State on Saturday at the Chase Center, Ware finished with 12 ...

Video: Kel’el Ware highlights, postgame interview from NBA Summer League debut

Former IU center Kel’el Ware, the No. 15 pick in last month’s NBA draft, made his NBA Summer League debut on Saturday. The 7-footer played 24 minutes for the Heat and finished with 12 points, six rebounds, five blocked shots ...