The Noblesville Boom season is almost here.
The G League draft was held on Saturday. Training camp opened on Monday. And by next week, they’ll be ready to welcome fans to their home arena, Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, for a family-friendly event.
The Pacers’ G League affiliate is inviting fans to come out to a free, open scrimmage on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET and the intrasquad scrimmage will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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The free and public event will give fans their first opportunity to meet the 2026-27 Boom roster and coaching staff, participate in family-friendly activities and interactive experiences, and get a first look at this year’s team during an intrasquad scrimmage.
Activities will include:
Team and coaching staff introductions
Boom intrasquad scrimmage
Autograph sessions
Photos with select players and Bobby the Bobcat
Face painting and balloon art on the concourse
Doors will open at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Free tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m.
Prior to the event, the Boom will host a free youth clinic for children ages 6-14 from 5:15-6 p.m. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To register for the clinic, click here.
The Boom have a new head coach in Bryce Taylor, who was promoted on June 1 after serving as an assistant for Tom Hankins the past three seasons (2023-26).
Taylor will be assisted by Herman Mandole, who joins from the Sioux Falls Skyforce, and Connor McCaffery, who spent the last two seasons on Thad Matta’s staff at Butler. Before that, McCaffery interned with the Pacers.
Kelly Faris returns for a second season as an assistant coach, and Christian Siakam will again serve as a coaching associate.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the coaching staff we’ve assembled,” said Taylor. “Herman, Connor Kelly and Christian each bring a unique perspective, valuable experience and a diverse set of strengths to our team.
“What unites us is a shared commitment to player development, collaboration and competing at the highest level. We’re aligned with the vision and values of the Boom and Pacers, and committed to creating an environment where our players can grow, compete and succeed.”
The scrimmage is an important exhibition for the Boom, who open the season on the road two days later with a back-to-back against the Windy City Bulls.
Their home opener is Nov. 10 against the Iowa Wolves.