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Tyler Wideman at Pacers workout: Turns out Dawgs' Big Cat can shoot

Former Butler post player Tyler Wideman works out for the Indiana Pacers. Matt Kryger/IndyStar

INDIANAPOLIS – Bulletin: Tyler Wideman can shoot.

The 22-year-old Butler graduate almost certainly will not be selected in the NBA draft June 21. The Indiana Pacers brought him in for a workout, as they have often done with local players.

At 6-8, he is undersized for power forward. He is not a wing prospect. But to reiterate: Tyler Wideman can shoot.

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