After assigning and, then shortly thereafter, recalling Ike Anigbogu to and from Fort Wayne for training camp, the Pacers decided to send the 20-year-old center back up I-69 again to open the season with their affiliate on Friday.
In 20 games with the Mad Ants last season, Anigbogu averaged 8.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 24.5 minutes per game.
That being said, much of what he chipped in on the offensive end of the floor was by and large a bonus, and he had a tendency to get exposed on defense when he wasn’t blocking shots.