How to know the Pacers have a top 4 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery

1.Washington Wizards

When do we know the Pacers have a top 4 pick?

The Pacers can't pick lower than sixth so when the broadcast gets to the sixth pick, it's time to get nervous. Indiana could show up for either of those picks, meaning they lose the pick. But look at the bright side, the Pacers keep their 2031 pick in that scenario.

Who is representing the Pacers at the NBA Draft Lottery?

Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be at the lottery Sunday.

Who will the Pacers take if they get a top 4 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery?

There's some level of consensus among draft experts about who the top four picks will be, but the order could end up being determined by how the lottery shakes out.

A.J. Dybantsa, a 6-9 wing who played his lone college season at BYU, seems to be the current frontrunner to the No. 1 pick. The 19-year-old from Boston led Division I in scoring with 25.5 points per game and was named a consensus first-team All-American, first-team All-Big 12 and the Big 12 Rookie of the Year. He struggled somewhat from 3-point range, making 33.1% of his shots from beyond the arc, but proved to be a capable scorer at all three levels.

Cameron Boozer appears to have the highest floor. The Duke big man doesn't have run-and-jump athleticism that matches Dybantsa's, but he was the most effective player in college basketball this season, earning national Player of the Year honors from every major service. Boozer led Duke to an ACC championship, a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the Elite Eight before the Blue Devils lost in a dramatic, heartbreaking regional final to No. 2 seed Connecticut. Boozer, the son of 13-year NBA big man and two-time All-Star Carlos Boozer, averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in his lone college season, showing remarkable physical and mental maturity. He's 6-9, 250 pounds with a powerful, sculpted frame though the won't turn 19 until July.

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is one of the most controversial prospects in the draft. He arguably had the most momentum as a potential No. 1 overall pick when the season started but trouble with cramping led him to ask out of games. He appeared in just 24 of Kansas' 35 games during the season. He still averaged 20.2 points but his efficiency numbers (43.8% from the floor, 38.2% from 3-point range) weren't quite what he and talent evaluators had hoped. Still, he's a talented scoring 2 guard which would be the most direct fit for the Pacers' roster needs.

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson seems likely to be picked fourth. He might not have all the tools to be a franchise player, but he plays with a lot of energy and athleticism which could make him valuable on both ends. The 6-10, 215-pounder made just 7 of 27 3-point attempts (25.9%) but he made 61% of his 2-pointers and averaged 19.8 points per game with an ability to play above the rim and also hit mid-range jumpers.

Dustin Dopirak covers the Pacers all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Pacers Insider newsletter.

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