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Braden Smith filled in as Indiana's backup point guard in the preseason with T.J. McConnell out, Tyrese Haliburton said: "Braden was getting a lot of second-team reps at that point guard position." Worth watching if McConnell isn't ready for the New Orleans opener.
Braden Smith said he should have taken the baseline mid-range jumper on Indiana's final play, not the up-and-under he missed with a chance to tie or lead: "the shot I've honestly kind of made a living on." Teammates want him "super aggressive," at T.J. McConnell's pace.
Braden Smith, Indiana's rookie from Purdue, was heckled by Iowa State students, over possibly taking Lipsey's roster spot, per a post shown to Rick Carlisle. Smith still finished plus-11. Tyrese Haliburton was dumbfounded: "We beat the shit out of Purdue last year."