Huntington student to represent Pacers, Fever at 2026 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York
INDIANAPOLIS (May 28, 2026) — The Pacers Foundation recently announced Huntington eighth-grade student Ananiel Thamsanqa will travel to New York City to compete in the 2026 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship, taking place June 22-25. Ananiel, a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County, was selected for a standout season in the NBA Math Hoops program and recently recognized during an Indiana Fever game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Developed by Learn Fresh, NBA Math Hoops leverages the […]
Lilly volunteers bring basketball-inspired learning to over 500 IPS students
The Pacers Foundation launched NBA Math Hoops at 13 IPS schools in a single day, reaching over 500 students with basketball-powered STEM learning. Lilly volunteers helped bring the fast-paced math program to life during the Global Day of Service.
IBJ Q&A on Drive & Dish
In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle and Gleaners Food Bank CEO Fred Glass discuss Drive & Dish, a food insecurity initiative they launched in Indy that is expanding across the state.
Pacers Foundation benefiting from sold-out NBA Finals watch parties
More than 30,000 fans packed into Gainbridge Fieldhouse between two sold-out watch parties for the first two games of the NBA Finals. The price to get in and watch the Pacers play in their first finals in 25 years on the Gainbridge jumbotron was just $5.
WRTV: Fans appreciate Pacers investment in the community
It’s an exciting time in Indianapolis as the Pacers get ready to play in the NBA finals for the first time in 25 years. But for the community, it’s what the team does off the court that makes it special.
WRTV: IPS Student competing in global Math Hoops competition
On Friday morning, students at Benjamin Harrison School 2 were treated to a big surprise. Freddy Fever and Boomer made an appearance at their assembly.
WISHTV: Pacers raise $200,000 for local charity at practice with half-court shot challenge
The Pacers had some fun after practice on Wednesday. For every half-court shot they made, a $25,000 donation (with a maximum of $200,000) would be made on behalf of Klay South of USA Up Start to the Drive & Dish.
Hundreds Welcome to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Tyrese Haliburton’s come to Our House Season of Giving Dinner
For the third consecutive year, Tyrese Haliburton hosted the annual Tyrese Haliburton’s Come to Our House Season of Giving Dinner presented by US Foods and The Pacers Foundation at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Even During Finals Run, Pacers Continue to Give Back to Community
Over the next decade, the Pacers Foundation will revitalize basketball courts at parks and community centers across Indiana through State of Play, an effort tipped off Wednesday at Frederick Douglass Park in Indianapolis.
State of Play Tips-Off with Ribbon Cutting at Frederick Douglass Park
State of Play investments seek to give Hoosier families safe, updated places to play while encouraging young people to change the way they play, spend more time being physically active, and connect with their peers through exercise and play.