Indiana Pacers: Best player in franchise history from each SEC program

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Best Indiana Pacers Player from South Carolina: Alex English

Alex English made steady strides during his first two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks before breaking out in his first of two seasons with Indiana. He increased his scoring average from 9.6 points the Bucks in 1977-78 to 16.0 points per game with the Pacers the following season. He also grabbed 8.1 rebounds and dished out 3.3 assists.

He remained consistent the following season with a 16.9 points per game scoring average, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. English left for Denver the following season and exploded onto the scene. English went on to become an eight-time NBA all-star and three-time All-NBA honoree while playing 11 more seasons in the NBA and averaged 21.5 points per game.

Best Indiana Pacers Player from Texas A&M: Donald Sloan

Donald Sloan jumped around the NBA, G League, and Asia before finding a home with the Pacers before the 2013-14 season. After a mediocre season where he averaged 2.3 points per game in 48 contests, Sloan made significant strides the following season.

He upped his scoring average to 7.4 points per game and added 2.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He played one more season in the NBA with the Nets before returning to the G League and foreign leagues. Currently, he is competing in the highest German league.

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