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Pacers Sign 1st-round Pick Duarte Before Summer League Opens
The Indiana Pacers signed firstround draft pick Chris Duarte on Monday, as they finetune their summer league roster.
Indiana Draft Picks
Chris
Duarte
1
Rnd
13
Pk
SF
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 23
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 190
Yahoo Sports Commentary
The 6-foot-6 wing shot the ball well for Oregon last season, connecting on 43% from 3-point range and 53% from the field. Duarte finished the season strong and averaged 22 points and 6.5 assists during the NCAA tournament.
Isaiah
Jackson
1
Rnd
22
Pk
C
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 14
- School: Kentucky
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 206
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Jackson is one of the best shot blockers in the draft and has a ton of raw talent at just 19 years old. Jackson averaged 2.6 blocks per game, including eight blocks against Kansas.
NBA Central Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 26 | .639 | 0.0 | |
| 34 | 38 | .472 | 12.0 | |
| 31 | 41 | .431 | 15.0 | |
| 22 | 50 | .306 | 24.0 | |
| 20 | 52 | .278 | 26.0 |
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