The Indiana Pacers Foundation hosted the NBA Math Hoops Summer Tip-Off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where over 100 local students mixed math and basketball. The event featured the NBA Math Hoops board game, which uses real NBA and WNBA player statistics to teach kids math skills. Pacers Foundation Program Coordinator Rachel Gomez said the kids have fun and forget that they're learning. The game is designed specifically for fourth through eighth-grade students to be a fast-paced and educational experience. On Tuesday, kids were paired up and competed in a tournament. The winners received prizes, and all the players got merch for participating. Staffers from OneAmerica were also on hand to talk about their jobs and how they use STEM for work. The educational nonprofit Learn Fresh developed a curriculum to accompany the game for teachers to use in lessons. Throughout the year, the Pacers Foundation will hold similar NBA Math Hoops events, bringing the game to schools. Last month, Huntington eighth grader Ananiel Thamsanqa was chosen to represent the state at the NBA Math Hoops Global Championships in New York at the end of June.