{"id":2234237,"date":"2026-01-14T10:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2234237"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:09:10","slug":"tamika-catchings-returns-to-pacers-sports-entertainment-as-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/tamika-catchings-returns-to-pacers-sports-entertainment-as-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamika Catchings returns to Pacers Sports & Entertainment as ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tamika Catchings with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, Commissioner Adam Silver in Oct. 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Some great news involving one of the most respected figures in <\/span>Indiana<\/s> basketball.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tamika Catchings<\/strong> \u2014 a Hall of Fame player and person \u2014 is returning to Pacers Sports & Entertainment in an official capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Catchings, who has remained an Indianapolis resident since being drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2001, will serve in a newly created role as an organizational ambassador.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndiana has been my home since I was drafted by the Indiana Fever, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment played such an important role in my life and my journey,\u201d Catchings said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to step into this new ambassador role and continue serving the communities, families and fans that make this place so special. I can\u2019t wait to work alongside the Fever, the Pacers and my PS&E family to help strengthen the impact we can make together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Catchings has long answered the call when the organization needed her \u2014 whether that meant appearing at press conferences, attending community events, or sitting courtside for games. With the Indiana Fever at the center of national attention the past two seasons, since the arrival of <\/span>Caitlin Clark<\/strong>, her increased presence is a notable addition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Catchings was in Las Vegas on Sept. 30<\/a> as the undermanned Fever pushed the Aces to overtime in Game 5, and came up just short of the WNBA Finals.<\/span><\/p>\n

She brings championship pedigree, Olympic experience, and a reputation built on discipline, leadership, and community engagement. She\u2019s a goal setter, action oriented, and naturally an uplifting human. She has great connections across not just the sport, but the also city.<\/p>\n

Within PS&E, she\u2019ll be supporting the company\u2019s business, community and basketball initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cTamika Catchings is synonymous with basketball excellence, leadership and community commitment in Indiana,\u201d said PS&E President and CEO <\/span>Mel Raines<\/strong>. \u201cHer legacy as a champion<\/span> <\/em>along with her deep connection to our fans and her passion for uplifting others align perfectly with our mission. We are honored to welcome her back in an official capacity and excited for the impact she will make across our organization and community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tamika Catchings joined city and organization leaders for a press conference about NBA All-Star Weekend 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Catchings has been constant ambassador and respected representative of the WNBA, NBA and Pacers Sports & Entertainment throughout her career \u2014 and well beyond her playing days.<\/p>\n

Since her arrival in Indianapolis more than two decades ago, she has remained deeply involved in the community. While she continues to work as an ESPN game analyst, her focus has consistently extended beyond basketball \u2014 emphasizing faith, family, and service.<\/p>\n

This will be her seventh different official role within PS&E.<\/p>\n

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    April 2001: Selected third overall in the WNBA Draft by <\/span>Kelly Krauskopf<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    April 2017, one year after retiring, she was hired as the director of player programs and franchise development \u2014\u00a0across the Fever, Pacers and Mad Ants (now Boom).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    March 2019: Named Vice President of Fever Basketball Operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    November 2019: Added General Manager responsibilities, a role she held until February 2022.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    NBA All-Star 2024: Host Committee Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    WNBA All-Star 2025: Host Committee Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    January 2026: Named PS&E ambassador<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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