Peter was selected in the 2nd round as the 54th pick by the Indiana Pacers. “I’m speechless,” said Taelon. “It was a special moment that I’ll never forget.” Taelon started off his college career at Tennessee Tech but eventually returned home to Russellville to play for the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys from 2021-24.

Pacers' draft pick Taelon Peter was named third-team All-Conference USA and the Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year.

Neither of them was named the VaSID University Division Player of the Year, though. Brian Moore Jr., formerly of Norfolk State, gained that honor.