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Tyler Hansbrough News & Rumors

Pacers' Hansbrough: Going with goggles
January 11
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough is going old school with a new look to protect his right eye. Hansbrough will be sporting Rec Spec goggles with a headband for tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Hansbrough missed the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after being hit in his right eye. "I just got scratched in my eye and it was a little blurry," Hansbrough said Tuesday. "I went to the doctor and got it checked today. It's still a little blurry, but it should be ready.""
It's all about winning for the Pacers
December 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough, the Indiana Pacers' starting power forward at the end of last season, has heard about the franchise's desire to add another player at his position. He's not upset that President Larry Bird wants to bring in a rugged player who can defend and score in the post. "That's what I'm about, winning," Hansbrough said Wednesday as he showed up for his first workout at Conseco Fieldhouse. "So whoever they feel like can help us win ballgames is who I want on the team. If we get a good power forward, which is where we need help at, I'm willing to compete and do my role to win.""
Tyler Hansbrough embracing possibility of Pacers adding another power forward
December 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough knows the front office is looking to add a player at his position before the season starts. Hansbrough, who may move to the bench this season, is fine with that. He's actually embracing it with open arms. The Pacers met with free agent Nene on Tuesday, had a phone conversation with David West and inquired about Andrei Kirilenko. They're also interested in former Purdue standout Carl Landry. "That's what I'm about, winning," he said at Conseco Fieldhouse today. "So whoever they feel like can help us win ball games is who I want on the team. If we get a good power forward, which is where we need help at, I'm wiling to compete and do my role to"
Tyler Hansbrough, Pacers clamoring to be noticed
April 17
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"It's not easy going from the side of a milk carton to a wanted poster in one afternoon, but Tyler Hansbrough has never been one to get short-changed. He wasn't during his days at North Carolina, breaking record after record in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and he wasn't going to be in the Indiana Pacers' 104-99 loss to the Bulls in Game 1 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series Saturday. Whether it was his hard foul of Derrick Rose in the fourth quarter that resulted in a technical foul for Luol Deng or his post-dunk, arms-out celebration after he ripped the ball from Carlos Boozer with 3:38 left and slammed it home, ''Psycho T'' made his presence felt — to the complete dislike"
Hansbrough adjusts as foes try to stop him
April 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"It wasn't long ago that Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough would catch the ball in rhythm and consistently make 15-foot jumpers. Hansbrough scored in double figures 14 times, including seven games of at least 20 points, last month. Opponents are defending Hansbrough better now. He doesn't get as many open looks because defenders run at him or at least crowd him, prompting him to think longer before shooting. "The league is on to his midrange game," Pacers interim coach Frank Vogel said. "They're running at him with a great deal of urgency to run him off the shot. I had to tell him to be more aggressive looking for that catch-and-shoot even though they're running at him." Hansbrough"
Hansbrough's 29 helps Pacers halt losing streak
March 14
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers weren't supposed to have much of a chance against the New York Knicks. Not without Danny Granger (flu) and going against a lineup that featured Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Chauncey Billups. There the Pacers were, though, countering everything the Knicks threw at them. Carmelo. Amare. Chauncey. It didn't matter. The Pacers scrapped their way around the court defensively and Tyler Hansbrough dominated the paint in their 106-93 victory Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. The victory ended a six-game losing streak for the Pacers. The two teams meet again Tuesday at Conseco Fieldhouse. "Those guys just got after it," Pacers interim coach Frank Vogel said. "They"
McRoberts to start, Hansbrough comes off bench for Pacers
February 1
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough returned to the lineup as a reserve against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Pacers interim coach Frank Vogel said he'll bring Hansbrough, who had missed the previous two games with an illness, off the bench. "Tyler's coming off of having pneumonia and he may be struggling with his wind, so we're going to see where he's at," Vogel said. Another reason Vogel is sticking with Josh McRoberts, who had a career-high 20 points against Chicago on Saturday, is that he wants Hansbrough to provide a scoring punch off the bench. McRoberts' blue-collar mentality fits better with the starters because there are already enough scoring options in that lineup."
Pacers' Hansbrough sits out against Nets
January 29
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers power forward Josh McRoberts just wanted a chance to show he still deserves a spot in the rotation even if he's not going to start. That chance came against the New Jersey Nets on Friday. Starting in place of an ill Tyler Hansbrough, McRoberts had seven points, five assists, four rebounds and a block in 39 minutes in the Pacers' 124-92 victory. "It felt good to be back out there," McRoberts said. "Everybody wants to play." Hansbrough took part in the team's morning shootaround and wanted to play in the game, but the team decided to hold him out. Hansbrough went to Chicago on Friday afternoon to meet the team for tonight's game against the Bulls."
Tyler Hansbrough steps in for Josh McRoberts
December 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough in. Josh McRoberts out. McRoberts' lack of rebounding put him on the bench in the second half of the Indiana Pacers' 109-94 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. "Josh was getting dominated," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. "He had one rebound. We needed rebounders in there. I'm going to stick with Roy (Hibbert) because we don't have options. Roy is going to be our starting center. We have options at power forward." McRoberts had two points and only one rebound in 14 minutes. He has played a total of 30 minutes the past two games. "Josh has not been playing bad, but I'm not going to walk into the locker room at halftime where we have single-digit rebounds," O'Brien"
Hansbrough turns the corner
October 31
Indianapolis Star
 
"All it took was a good practice from Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough for coach Jim O'Brien to change his mind on the second-year player's playing time. Hansbrough practiced well Thursday, then followed it up with a good performance against the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. He played well again Saturday in the home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring nine points and grabbing seven rebounds in 23 minutes. Now O'Brien says he will make sure there's a place for the second-year player. "We are going to find a way to get him on the court every game out," O'Brien said. "He's picking up everything and he's playing hard. You can't negate the impact he has on the team.""
Pacers notebook: Hansbrough loves this Carolina homecoming
October 30
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough couldn't stop smiling as he answered questions from the handful of reporters surrounding his locker following their 104-101 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. The second-year forward couldn't have picked a better place to prove he deserves a spot in the rotation. Hansbrough had 12 points and four rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench while playing in front of a lot of University of North Carolina fans. "It's always good to come back here," he said. "A lot of people followed me in my college days and now they can come out and see me in the NBA." Hansbrough put the Pacers up three when he calmly swished two free throws with 10.7 seconds left in"
Pacers coach keeps Tyler Hansbrough sitting on bench
October 29
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers power forward Tyler Hansbrough returns tonight to the state where he became a college basketball legend. But there is no guarantee fans who make the three-hour drive from Chapel Hill to Charlotte will see the former University of North Carolina All-American play against the Bobcats. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said he is not planning to alter his player rotation until Hansbrough improves offensively. Hansbrough did not play in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It was the first time he had missed a game while healthy since youth basketball, Hansbrough said. "He's behind," O'Brien said. "You earn your playing time. He missed a year of basketball. Anybody"
Hansbrough coming around
October 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night and possibly found their backup power forward in the process. But their 101-98 victory at Conseco Fieldhouse and the strong play of Tyler Hansbrough were overshadowed by some costly injuries. Forward Danny Granger and backup guard T.J. Ford suffered ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively. They appear serious enough that both players could spend time in street clothes. Granger sprained his left ankle late in the first half when he landed awkwardly after a drive to the basket. He stayed downcourt as play continued at the other end, then limped to the locker room as soon as play stopped. "It swelled right up,""
Hansbrough back, but Pacers fall
October 9
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough's final stat line doesn't mean anything. It was his presence going up and down the court during a game that had people excited Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse. Hansbrough appeared in his first game of any kind in nine months, coming off the bench for 19 minutes in the Indiana Pacers' 93-86 preseason loss to the Orlando Magic. "It felt good," Hansbrough said. "It felt like it's going to take me awhile to get in a rhythm. You can practice, but there's nothing like getting back in a game. "It feels good to be back on the court and as part of the team. It's going to take me a minute to get back in the groove of things." Hansbrough, who had been sidelined since last January"
Pacers' Hansbrough gets OK to enter fray
September 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers will have another body to compete for the vacant starting power forward spot when training camp starts next week. Forward Tyler Hansbrough was given a doctor's clearance to take part in contact drills Thursday after dealing with vertigo for nearly nine months. Hansbrough, the Pacers' 2009 first-round pick, had been limited to non-contact drills since early July. Hansbrough was originally injured in a game at Boston in December. He averaged 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 29 games last season."
Hansbrough: Still no diagnosis
March 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers rookie forward Tyler Hansbrough is miserable. He never thought his first NBA season would be spent in street clothes, shuffling in and out of doctors' offices trying to figure out what's wrong. But that's what Hansbrough has dealt with this season. His latest problem -- an inner ear infection and/or possible concussion -- has kept him sidelined for most of the past two-plus months. The Pacers aren't expecting him to return this season. "It really is miserable for me to be dealing with this injury," Hansbrough said recently. "I've never had an injury like this where it's kept me out a long time. It's something I'm trying to get over and get healthy." Hansbrough's current"
O'Brien not counting on Hansbrough this season
February 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said he doesn't think rookie Tyler Hansbrough will return to the lineup this season. O'Brien, speaking on his weekly radio show on WFNI-1070 AM, said there's probably not enough time remaining in the season for Hansbrough to get back. "I'm not sure we're going to have Tyler back this year," O'Brien said. "His difficulties might last throughout this year. If he got better in three weeks, he would have to recondition and I don't know if it would be in his best interest to make a showing." Hansbrough has missed 23 of the past 27 games because of an inner ear infection. He suffered constant dizziness in the four games he played. Hansbrough has not been allowed"
Hansbrough gets number retired tonight at UNC
February 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers rookie Tyler Hansbrough won't be sitting on a beach sipping on a fruity umbrella drink during the All-Star break. Tonight, Hansbrough will be in Chapel Hill, N.C., getting his No. 50 jersey retired at the University of North Carolina. And it just happens to be on the night the Tar Heels play Duke, their biggest rival. "There's always something about a Duke-Carolina game that brings everybody out," Hansbrough said. "I didn't plan on it like that, but that's how the scheduling worked out. I had some free time. The Duke-Carolina game isn't anything we put emphasis on." Hansbrough, who becomes the eighth Carolina player to have his jersey retired, is joining the likes of Michael"
Rookie Hansbrough's health problem worsens
February 6
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers rookie forward Tyler Hansbrough has gone from doing some on-court work to not being able to do anything at all. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said he's not sure if the first-round pick will be ready to return to the lineup from his inner ear infection by the time they return from the All-Star break. "I do not know if we will have Tyler," O'Brien said. "He's not working out at all. If he's able to come back and start working out, that's going to be important, because the fact that he's been told that he is not really allowed to move around, even one on none, is a real setback from the conditioning standpoint.""
Hansbrough's problem
January 31
Indianapolis Star
 
"Forward Tyler Hansbrough's practice days usually consist of some strength and agility drills with the team's strength and conditioning staff. Then, after his teammates have left, the Indiana Pacers' first-round pick will take the court for some individual work with an assistant coach. That's not what the Pacers envisioned when they selected Hansbrough with the No. 13 pick in last summer's draft. Not with 35 games remaining in the season. They expected Hansbrough to be a high-energy player off the bench for them. So much for wishful thinking. Hansbrough's latest setback -- an inner ear infection -- has left the former University of North Carolina All-American sidelined for 14 of the past 18"
Ear infection sidelines Hansbrough
January 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers will continue their season-long trend of being shorthanded against the Miami Heat tonight because rookie forward Tyler Hansbrough is not with the team due to complications with his inner ear infection. Hansbrough recently missed seven straight games because of his ear infection."
Hansbrough still feeling effects of inner ear infection
January 13
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough said he felt a little dizzy after missing seven games due to an inner ear infection, but the Indiana Pacers rookie power forward doesn't expect it to keep him out of the lineup moving forward. Hansbrough played 12 minutes in Monday's 105-101 victory over Toronto, his first action since Dec. 27. He's expected to be ready tonight against Amare Stoudemire and the Phoenix Suns. "It's just gradually there," Hansbrough said of the dizziness. "It's not there all the time. It comes and goes." Hansbrough scored four points but missed 5-of-7 free throws. He said the impact of the injury on his shooting "is kind of overhyped." "I feel a lot better," he said. "I'm just trying to get"
Hansbrough elbowing into role in NBA
December 23
Boston Globe
 
"Did the TD Garden gathering last night fully appreciate the magnitude of what they witnessed as the Celtics took on the Indiana Pacers? I wonder. But among the participants was that rarest of all NBA species - a full-blown, four-year college star, and not just any star but the player logically anointed College Player of the Decade by the Sporting News."
Hansbrough's fans give arena hometown flavor
December 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"The FedEx Forum felt a little like Poplar Bluff South on Friday night. Approximately 1,500 people from the hometown of Indiana Pacers rookie Tyler Hansbrough were on hand to cheer the favorite son of the small Missouri town. Memphis is the closest NBA city to Poplar Bluff at a 21/2-hour drive. Pockets of fans wearing Hansbrough's No. 50 jersey -- the Pacers, North Carolina and Poplar Bluff versions -- were throughout the arena for the Pacers game against the Grizzlies."
Pacers: 2nd unit offers jolt
December 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien usually hops up from his coaching position -- kneeling with one knee on a towel -- midway through the first quarter of games. He walks toward the bench and instructs either Mike Dunleavy, Earl Watson or Jeff Foster to check in. Those three players, along with rookie Tyler Hansbrough and Luther Head, make up the Pacers' second unit. It's that unit that has given the team a jolt in each of the past three games. "Usually the bench on some teams just steadies the pace or gives a decline in production. Ours takes it to another level," starter Dahntay Jones said. "It's a well-balanced bench. We've got Mike, Earl Watson and big Tyler. They change the tempo of the"
Wizards sink in a blink
December 13
Washington Examiner
 
"The deciding play will be debated until the end of eternity. The missed free throws won't. Both were responsible for leaving the Wizards furious, utterly miserable, and one loss deeper into a rollercoaster season that continues to suffer more downs than ups. Washington head coach Flip Saunders didn't try to hide his frustration over the foul call that gave Indiana its improbable 114-113 win over the Wizards. With five tenths of second remaining, Pacers guard Earl Watson inbounded the ball to Mike Dunleavy, who caught it above his head and sandwiched between DeShawn Stevenson and Brendan Haywood, leading to an immediate whistle by refereee Ed Malloy. After the officials reviewed the play,"
Arenas again falters late as Wizards fall
December 13
Washington Times
 
"Gilbert Arenas sat on the bench following a timeout with his team down by a point and one-tenth of a second left on the clock, locked in a trance and not really hearing anything. For the second straight game, Arenas had blown it. The guard - heralded because of his late-game heroics for the better part of three seasons - had gone to the line with the chance to rescue his team. All he had to do was make two foul shots to give the Wizards a three-point lead over the Indiana Pacers with six seconds left. But after performing his famous ritual of whipping the ball around his waist three times before bouncing it, Arenas clanked the first, and then the second. When the second shot bounced off"
Key players get increased minutes
December 12
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers swingman Mike Dunleavy and forward Tyler Hansbrough took another step toward being able to play their normal minutes Friday when they each had their playing time restriction increased to 24 minutes. Dunleavy and Hansbrough had been limited to around 20 minutes a game as they worked their way back from knee and shin problems, respectively The increase in minutes for Dunleavy will allow coach Jim O'Brien to use him for longer stretches and to have him available at the end of close games. O'Brien ran into a problem using Dunleavy last week at Sacramento and earlier this week against Portland when he took him out during a close part of the game in the fourth quarter. The Pacers"
Hansbrough faces growing pains adjusting to NBA
December 6
Indianapolis Star
 columnist Mike Wells
"Tyler Hansbrough had been in the game for about four minutes when coach Jim O'Brien, clearly frustrated, turned and yelled to Troy Murphy. "Go get Tyler out of there," O'Brien said during the second quarter of Friday's loss to the Utah Jazz. Hansbrough, the Indiana Pacers' rookie first-round pick, did a poor job boxing out, which in turn led to a Paul Millsap offensive rebound and a spot on the bench for Hansbrough. It hasn't taken Hansbrough long to realize he's no longer the decorated All-American out of the University of North Carolina. He's just another rookie trying to find his way in the NBA. Hansbrough is going up against players in the post who are stronger than him, quicker than"
Hansbrough fans come out for Pacers-Bobcats game
November 23
Gaston Gazette
 
"Those familiar No. 50 Tar Heels' basketball jerseys were back out in full force at Sunday's game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tyler Hansbrough, a first-round draft pick by the Indiana Pacers, was back in North Carolina for the first time as a professional as the Pacers took on the Charlotte Bobcats. When he entered the game off the bench with 4:38 left in the first quarter, he was greeted with the largest collective cheer of the night. There were a few boos mixed in - but not many - for one of the most decorated players in Tar Heel basketball history. "I'm glad to be back in Carolina. I caught up with a bunch of friends and had dinner with a friend last night," Hansbrough said. "It's great"
Hansbrough's pro transition is a solid work in progress
November 23
Charlotte Observer
 
"Basketball is now a far different game for Tyler Hansbrough. Except for rare occasions like Sunday - when he was loudly cheered by many in the crowd at Time Warner Cable Arena even when he fouled somebody - Hansbrough is no longer the focal point of much of anything. He is a rookie power forward for the Indiana Pacers, who lost 104-88 to the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday. Hansbrough still wears No.50, his number at North Carolina where he set the school's all-time scoring record and won an NCAA title his senior season. But his uniform Sunday was an unfamiliar golden hue, and Hansbrough came off the bench. Sunday marked his first time as an NBA player in Charlotte. The No.13 pick in the 2009"
Teammates happy Hansbrough is playing
November 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough's teammates couldn't wait for him to play his first game. They wanted to see Hansbrough, the Indiana Pacers' first-round pick last summer, beat up on somebody other than them in a game. Hansbrough didn't disappoint in his long-awaited season debut against the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Hansbrough, an energetic player who plays only one way -- hard -- came off the bench to score 13 points and grab five rebounds in 14 minutes. The power forward had been sidelined with a right shin problem since the end of July. "We had all been waiting to see Tyler play because we had all seen him in practice and we know how aggressive he is," forward Danny Granger said. "(The"
Not a bad start for Hansbrough
November 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough definitely didn't disappoint in his first game. The rookie out of North Carolina doesn't look for style points when he plays. He just wants to get the job done. Hansbrough looked like a fullback when bullied his way to the basket for 13 points and five rebounds in 14 minutes. Coach Jim O'Brien said before the game that Hansbrough wouldn't play more than 16 minutes. The stat that stood out was the 10 free throw attempts. Hansbrough's either going to get called for an offensive foul or he's going to get fouled when he goes up for a shot in the paint. "I had a couple of jitters with it being my first time on the NBA stage," Hansbrough said. "I got to attack the rim, I was"
Pacers keep up defensive effort
November 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"The message was written on the board when the Indiana Pacers arrived for their meeting at Conseco Fieldhouse late Friday afternoon. The message from coach Jim O'Brien said: "Just play with the defensive intensity you did the last nine minutes against New York and everything else will fall into place." Mission accomplished. The Pacers brought their defense back with them from New York and used it to beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on the 10th anniversary of the opening of the fieldhouse. "That's huge," Pacers point guard T.J. Ford said. "It gives us a lot of confidence knowing we don't have to worry about scoring. The scoring will come; we just have to continue to play defense like we're"
Pacers rookie Hansbrough, recovering from injury, practices for first time this preseason
October 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"No one knows when Tyler Hansbrough will play in a game, but the Indiana Pacers rookie took a small step Thursday when he practiced for the first time this preseason. Hansbrough has been out since the end of July resting a right shin injury that occurred during his senior season at North Carolina. He was limited to half-court five-on-five drills Thursday. "He did some really good things," coach Jim O'Brien said. "He's very aggressive, pretty aware of what we're trying to do. It was great to have him be in any live activity." Hansbrough said it felt good to finally practice. "I've been wanting to get out there for a while," he said. "It's totally different when you get out there and actually"
No Target Date for Hansbrough's Return
October 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"im O'Brien had a plan. Now he's going to a backup plan. The Indiana Pacers coach wanted to use a 10-man rotation to keep fresh legs on the court while playing at a fast pace. The pace won't change, but Mike Dunleavy's setback and rookie Tyler Hansbrough's ongoing shin problem likely will shrink the rotation. "We still have the ability to go 10 deep, but I don't know if we are there yet," O'Brien said. "If we were opening the season tonight, I don't know if I would go with a 10-man rotation." Dunleavy isn't expected to practice until next month. There is no timetable on Hansbrough. Danny Granger, T.J. Ford, Brandon Rush, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Solomon Jones, Earl Watson, Jeff Foster and"
Hansbrough to be limited early in training camp
September 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"Don't expect to see rookie Tyler Hansbrough doing much when the Pacers open training camp Saturday. Hansbrough won't be ready to take part in all the drills because of his right shin injury, which happened while he was North Carolina. "I think right now, the thing that is disappointing is that Hansbrough is not going to be ready," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "He's doing things, but as far as 5-on-5 goes, I think it'll be a little bit later. I think he'll be back during training camp, but he has to take it slow for a couple of weeks.""
Hansbrough will rest lingering shin injury
August 1
Indianapolis Star
 
"Tyler Hansbrough is being put on the shelf for the rest of the summer, a move the Indiana Pacers hope allows their first-round draft pick to be healthy for his rookie season. Hansbrough has a lingering right shin injury from college and needs to rest it six to eight weeks, the Pacers said Friday. The Pacers said no new injury has occurred, but they want to limit Hansbrough's activity in hopes he will be healthy for the 82-game NBA regular season. Training camp is scheduled to start in late September or early October, depending on the details of the Pacers' trip to China for preseason games. The 6-9 power forward, known for his all-out approach to games and workouts, played in 34 games as a"
Hansbrough out 6-8 weeks with shin injury
July 31
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers first-round draft pick Tyler Hansbrough will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks due to a lingering shin injury from college, team officials said this morning. The 6-9, 250-pound forward won't miss anything other than offseason conditioning and some individual drills. Training camp isn't scheduled to start until late September. The Pacers said the shin injury occurred Hansbrough's senior year at North Carolina when he led the Tar Heels to the NCAA title. The Pacers said they are limiting his activity now in hopes the shin fully heals and he is healthy for the 82-game NBA regular season. Hansbrough, known for his all-out play, played in 34 games as a senior at North Carolina, 141 for"
Pacers, Hansbrough agree to contract
July 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers have signed first-round pick Tyler Hansbrough. Hansbrough, the 13th pick in last month's draft, was given a four-year contract with a team option on the third and fourth years. He'll make $1.5 million next season and $1.7 million during his second season."
Hansbrough's passion shines
June 27
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien glanced to his right at the banner hanging in the pavilion lobby of Conseco Fieldhouse. Then he looked up at the banner to his left. "It's not ironic that I'm looking at these two banners and they both say, 'Passion,' " O'Brien said. "That's not just a marketing theme for what (team president) Larry (Bird's) trying to build here. "It is a foundation that we want to build on, and the young man sitting between Larry and I is a guy that plays with an unbelievable amount of passion." O'Brien also should have pointed out the other part of the franchise's slogan -- "Pride." Passion and pride, two words that go hand in hand with Tyler Hansbrough, the Pacers'"