The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday they have signed undrafted free agent Shayne Whittington, a 6-10, 237-pound center who played at Western Michigan. His senior season, he averaged 16.1 points per game, shot 52 percent from the field, and averaged 8.9 rebounds per game.
Whittington will not participate in rookie/free agent camp as he recovers from a broken fibula in his left leg, sustained in early May during a workout while preparing for the NBA Draft.
Shayne said he is trying to remain calm as the process plays out, but he might be lying to himself a little bit. "Right now, just because of the fact that I really have no idea what's going on, so I'm just trying to stay a little calm just because of the whole process," he said. "There is always a little excitement though. I mean, hell, I'm about to sign with a professional team. I'm excited."