Alex Golden is joined by David Cole for a deep dive into the importance of the No. 1 overall pick and why Pacers fans are hoping for lottery luck.

The guys start by examining how the best odds for the No. 1 pick have historically played out, and why landing at the top of the draft can be truly franchise-altering.

They also discuss:

Then, the episode takes a fun turn.

Alex and David go head-to-head in a snake draft, selecting 20 players from the last 25 No. 1 overall picks to build out two full teams.

A mix of history, projection and competition centered around the most valuable pick in the NBA Draft.

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The Indiana Fever fall to the Dallas Wings in Preseason Game #2, and Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are here to break it all down on Fever Focus.

A disastrous second quarter proved too much to overcome, but there were still plenty of takeaways from the game.

The guys discuss:

They also touch on some concerns, including:

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On today’s solo episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden reacts to Chad Buchanan’s appearance on 107.5 The Fan with JMV, where the Pacers GM provided key insight into the team’s current direction.

Chad discusses:

Plus, one of the biggest questions:

Would the Pacers consider trading a Top 4 pick if they retain it on lottery night?

Alex breaks it all down, reacting to Chad’s comments, comparing them to Indiana’s recent moves, and analyzing what it all means for the Pacers moving forward.

A deep dive into the front office mindset and the future of the franchise.

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fun and informative deep dive into the history of the No. 3 overall pick.

The guys start by looking at the flattened lottery odds era, examining how the team with the third-worst record has performed in recent draft lotteries and what that could mean moving forward.

Then, they take a trip through history — reviewing every No. 3 overall pick since 2001, highlighting the hits, misses and everything in between.

To make things even more fun, Alex and Facci go head-to-head in a draft, selecting players taken No. 3 overall to build their own starting five and a sixth man.

Plus, Alex puts Facci to the test with a question about the Indiana Pacers’ history with the No. 3 pick.

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci wrap up their position-by-position trade target series by focusing on one of Indiana’s biggest needs: backup point guard.

The guys break down three guards the Pacers could realistically target via trade — players who can bring stability, playmaking and scoring punch to the second unit.

They also discuss:

Then, the conversation shifts to the draft.

Alex and Facci take a look at second-round prospects who could be worth targeting to add depth at the point guard position — whether through Indiana’s picks or by trading into the round.

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Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, joined by WNBA analyst Meghan McKeown (ION, ESPN and Connecticut Sun game analyst).

The conversation dives deep into the Indiana Fever’s offseason, including why Raven Johnson looks like such a strong fit for this roster and early takeaways from Indiana’s preseason win over the New York Liberty.

The crew also discusses:

Plus, Casey shares a great story about meeting T. J. McConnell's father at a Pacers game and then getting to tell T.J. and Megan McConnell all about it at their meet and greet with fans. 

A loaded interview filled with insight, perspective and plenty of WNBA talk.

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fun, and insightful episode of Setting The Pace.

The guys kick things off with a lighthearted debate about their favorite wing sauces, before transitioning into a much more serious discussion about… wings of a different kind.

Which wing players make sense for the Pacers to target this offseason?

Alex and Facci break down a list of potential bench scorers Indiana could realistically trade for, focusing on players who can provide:

They also discuss what kind of trade packages it would take to land each player and whether those deals would be worth it for the Pacers.

A mix of fun and front office thinking — with plenty of “wing” talk in more ways than one 🍗🏀

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a wide-ranging episode of Setting The Pace.

The guys open the show with the unfortunate news of Donte DiVincenzo tearing his Achilles, and have a little fun (or concern?) discussing whether the #0 jersey might be cursed.

From there, they zoom out to look at the Eastern Conference landscape, breaking down how teams have performed and where Indiana might stack up.

That leads to a big “what if” conversation: How far could the Pacers have gone with a fully healthy Tyrese Haliburton?

To close things out, Alex and Facci focus on roster construction — specifically identifying the backup center position as Indiana’s biggest weakness and discussing potential trade targets to address it.

A little bit of everything: injuries, hypotheticals and roster building.

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The Indiana Fever take down the New York Liberty in Preseason Game #1, and there’s a lot to unpack.

Alex Golden and Casey Johnson break down a strong showing from Indiana, highlighting several standout performances — especially from the rookies.

The guys discuss:

This was more than just a win — it was a great opportunity to evaluate talent and see how the rookies are adjusting to the speed and physicality of the WNBA compared to the college game.

A lot of positives to take away from Indiana’s first preseason test.

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Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, joined by the radio voice of the Indiana Fever, John Nolan.

John gives an inside look at what’s happening at training camp, including:

The guys also dive into expectations for the season and share early record predictions for Indiana.

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