Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
Check out some of these outstanding photos from the Motor City Cruise versus Indiana Mad Ants game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana Nov. 22!
Indiana Pacers rookie Jerace Walker (5) on assignment for the Indiana Mad Ants during their game against the Motor City Cruise on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Alexis Pitchford)(Photo/Alexis Pitchford)Indiana Mad Ants forward Oscar Tshiebwe send a shot by Porter (11) into the stands during their matchup against the Motor City Cruise, an affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Alexis Pitchford) Indiana Pacers rookie Jerace Walker (5) on assignment for the Indiana Mad Ants during their game against the Cruise, a Detroit Pistons affiliate on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Alexis Pitchford)
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Shepard (26) is on assignment for the Indiana Mad Ants during their game against the Cruise, a Detroit Pistons affiliate, on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Alexis Pitchford)Indiana Mad Ants forward Oscar Tshiebwe (44) preparing for a rebound during their game against the Motor City Cruise on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana(Photo/Alexis Pitchford)(Photo/Alexis Pitchford)
Two Indiana Pacers players, Ben Shepard and Jerace Walker, are currently on assignment for the Indiana Mad Ants.
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Shepard (26) is on assignment for the Indiana Mad Ants during their game against the Cruise, an affiliate of the Detroit Pistons on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana(Photo/Alexis Pitchford)Indiana Mad Ants forward (and NBA Champion) Jordan Bell (6) backing down a defender during their game against the Cruise, a Detroit Pistons affiliate, on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana(Photo/Alexis Pitchford)Indiana Mad Ants forward Oscar Tshiebwe setting the tone during their game against the Motor City Cruise on November 22, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Alexis Pitchford)
The Mad Ants defeated the Cruise 117-107 on Nov. 22. Their next matchup is Nov. 28 against the Windy City Bulls.
This gallery was compiled by multi-media staff writer Noral Parham III, who can be reached at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on Twitter @3Noral. For more news courtesy of the Indianapolis Recorder, click here. You can also check out the Indiana Minority Business Magazine by clicking here.
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
