The Indiana Pacers have signed Gonzaga wing Jalen Warley for the NBA Summer League. Warley spent the first three seasons of his collegiate career at Florida State, averaging 6.0 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 96 games.
What happened?
Warley then emerged as a crucial player for Gonzaga during the 2025-26 campaign, serving as the team's backup power forward, third-string point guard, defensive stalwart, and just about every other possible role one could have on the basketball court.
The 6'7 utility player averaged 7.1 points and 2.1 assists along with a career-high 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 21.8 minutes per game, starting 17 contests due to a season-ending injury to Braden Huff.
Why it matters for Indiana Pacers
Indiana already rosters one former Zag in Andrew Nembhard, who had a career year in 2025-26 while stepping up for injured All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Warley was teammates with Nembhard's brother Ryan during the 2024-25 season, and could team up with Andrew if he makes Indiana's roster out of camp.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Indiana Pacers 119-118 Milwaukee Bucks |
What comes next?
The Pacers were one of two known teams, along with Golden State, that worked out Warley during the pre-draft process. Now Indiana will see what Warley can do next month in Las Vegas as he fights to make a roster that added Purdue point guard Braden Smith in the second round of the NBA draft, as well as four college veterans on Exhibit 10 deals: Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey, Nebraska big man Rienk Mast, Georgia Tech wing Kowacie Reeves, and BYU center Keba Keita.
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