# T.J. McConnell Chosen for Lottery! + Breaking Down the Top 4 Draft Prospects

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Podcast: [Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/setting-the-pace-a-pacers-podcast-768329)
Published: 2026-05-05T04:00:00+00:00
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Alex Golden is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star to break down the Pacers selecting T. J. McConnell as their representative for the NBA Draft Lottery. The guys discuss: Why T.J. was the right choice for the spotlight Other candidates who would have made sense in that role What his presence could mean on lottery night Then, the conversation shifts to the draft. Alex and Dustin take a deep dive into the Top 4 prospects, discussing: How each player would fit with the Pacers What each prospect is elite at Dustin’s ranking of the top four players Whether someone outside that group could crack the Top 4 And which team could shake up the consensus order A mix of lottery talk, draft analysis and insider perspective as Indiana prepares for a pivotal moment.

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