Colorado State wing Nique Clifford is predicted to be drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 23rd overall pick in ESPN’s latest Mock Draft.

Clifford was a super senior for Colorado State, averaging 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 49.6 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from three.

The 23-year-old is NBA-ready and would be a plug-and-play player for a contending team like the Pacers.

Indiana is in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight season and has found great success with its core. Tyrese Haliburton has led the way for the Pacers, and they could be even better by adding Clifford on a rookie contract.

Under the current CBA, contending teams need a deep rotation. To accomplish that, they need to find value in players on rookie deals.

Clifford doesn’t have as much potential as some of the other prospects, as he will be 24 before his rookie debut, but he is NBA-ready and could be a contributing player for the Pacers right away.

The former Colorado State Ram may be an older prospect, but he has interest from NBA teams and could be a mid to late first-round pick.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Heavy rain, severe storms are possible Tuesday.

Monday:

We began the morning dry and relatively clear with very comfortable conditions. Expect clouds to slowly increase through the morning hours as a weakening system from the west approaches central Indiana.

We may see a few light showers develop across central and southern Indiana during the latter part of the morning and early afternoon.

Temperatures will be near normal, topping out in the low to mid-70s, with increased cloud cover this afternoon.

Monday night:

A surface low-pressure system will intensify just to our west, and an attached warm front will begin sliding north, crossing the Ohio River overnight. Both will increase our rain chances overnight.

Overnight lows will fall to the mid-50s.

Tuesday:

Widespread rainfall is expected across much of Tuesday as a storm complex moves through the state. Steady showers with a few rumbles of thunder are likely in the morning, with widespread rain and the potential for heavy downpours during the morning commute and beyond.

In the afternoon, instability will increase, potentially leading to strong or severe thunderstorms south of I-70. The Storm Prediction Center has placed this area under a slight risk for severe weather, with damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of a tornado or two in the southern half of the state.

Flooding will also be a concern, especially in areas that experience multiple heavy downpours or thunderstorms. Rainfall totals of half an inch to one inch are expected across much of the state, with locally higher amounts possible.

High temperatures on Tuesday will reach the upper 60s to low 70s.

Wednesday:

The heaviest rain will clear by Wednesday morning. An upper-level trough will keep conditions cloudy with scattered light showers on and off through the day. Temperatures will be much cooler, with highs only in the low to mid-60s Wednesday afternoon.

7 day forecast:

On Thursday, lingering effects of the upper-level trough will bring a chance of light showers and seasonably chilly temperatures. The trough will begin to weaken on Friday, helping to break up the cloud cover. Temperatures will remain slightly cool, but conditions should be dry for Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Friday afternoon.

High pressure will build to start the race weekend. Saturday looks pleasant with sunshine and slightly below-average temperatures. Race Day on Sunday will be slightly warmer, with a slight chance of showers. Specifics on timing and amounts remain uncertain, but major impacts to Race Day are not a significant concern at this time. Continue monitoring forecasts as the weekend approaches.

The Indiana state budget agency says revenues for April fell short of projections by more than $50 million. 

Even though it was the first time in five months that revenue for the stay had failed to meet projections, Jane King, a NASDAQ analyst, says revenue collections for the state only missed by 1.7%. However, total collections rose more than 10% compared to the same month 2024. 

After what King calls a “chaotic legislative session,” new towing laws have been passed by the Indiana General Assembly. Taking effect next month, new regulations for the towing industry will hold towing providers accountable, cap fees, and penalize “bad actors.”

The Indiana Dunes tourism region has unveiled a new initiative to weave together the region’s industrial heritage, cultural stories, and local communities. A host of towns, businesses, and residents along US Highway 12 in northern Indiana aim to build regional pride while highlighting the area’s balance between nature and industry.  

Lilly is expanding its 360 Initiative partnership with Purdue University. The collaboration will accelerate pharmaceutical innovations. King says the partnership has the potential to be the largest ever industry-academic collaboration in the country. One goal is to bridge the gap between lab discoveries and clinical applications, while creating a more sustainable and efficient supply chain.