Tyler Hansbrough hoping to provide punch to Mad Ants
Posted Mar 3, 2017
The Mad Ants are hoping Tyler Hansbrough is a fast learner, as the former Pacers forward arrived in Fort Wayne for his first practice with the Ants on Thursday. Hansbrough, the 13th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers, is expected to play Friday when the Mad Ants host Westchester. Hansbrough was acquired by the Mad Ants Thursday via waivers.
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