Mason Hankins

Joined: Jan 10, 2017

Junior Student-Athlete at DePauw University in Indiana. I play basketball and major in Communications and minor in Business Administration. Born and raised a Pacers fan and hoops fanatic. Still can't believe we didn't Beat the Heat.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: T.J. Leaf reacts after being drafted 18th overall by the Indiana Pacers during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 28: Paul George

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (6) walks off the court after a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 12, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan coaches on the sidelines against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Atlanta 104-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers center Kevin Seraphin (1) controls a ball as Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 116-91. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (6) celebrates after hitting a three pointer in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

May 28, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) guards Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the fourth quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 93-90. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 20, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) reacts to making a basket to give the Pacers a lead of 105-100 with 19 seconds to go in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeated Utah 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 8, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) and forward Paul George (13) block out for a rebound against the Detroit Pistons at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 25, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) and guard Troy Daniels (R) battle for the ball with Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 12, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan draws up a play during a timeout in the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 105 to 99. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones (9) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Thunder defeated the Pelicans 121-110. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) on the floor in the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-109. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 19, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) drives the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Lavoy Allen (5) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Pacers won 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Mason Hankins

Joined: Jan 10, 2017

T.J. Leaf haters, don’t forget about the 1987 draft

Why the Paul George to OKC trade is better than you think

Game 3 In Review: The Series-Changing Win That Never Was

Why Nate McMillan Shouldn’t Change Much Going Into Game 1

Kevin Seraphin: The Final Piece of the Indiana Pacers Playoff Rotation

Did Lance Stephenson Solve the Indiana Pacers Bench Issues?

Lance Stephenson’s Road Back to the Indiana Pacers, And What Comes Next

The City of Indianapolis Is Paul George’s and So Is the Month of March

Post-Game Grades: The Indiana Pacers Win Against the Utah Jazz in McMillan’s 1000th Game

Myles Turner Is Slumping, and It Couldn’t Come at a Worse Time

Post-Game Grades: Indiana Pacers Struggle Against Charlotte Hornets and Fail to Show Up on National TV Again

Tyler Hansbrough Is Back in Indiana… With the Fort Wayne Mad Ants

The Long-Awaited Emergence of Head Coach Nate McMillan

The Indiana Pacers Next Step to Winning Now: Sign Terrence Jones

The Price of Winning Now For the Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers Need A Backcourt Upgrade. Here Are 5 Guards Who Can Help