The Indiana Pacers' front office is earning recognition beyond the court, as Vice President of Basketball Analytics and Strategy Spencer Anderson has been named to the prestigious Indianapolis Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list for 2026.

Anderson's journey with the Pacers is a testament to growth and impact. Starting as a basketball operations intern in 2011, he returned in 2013 and has since climbed to a key leadership role. Leveraging his unique blend of business and law degrees from the University of Iowa, Anderson has been instrumental in building the team's analytics department from the ground up.

His mission? To use data, technology, and strategic planning to create a sustainable competitive edge. This approach has paid major dividends. According to the IBJ, a direct result of Anderson's work is that the Pacers rank No. 1 in the entire NBA in cost per win since the 2013-14 season—a remarkable metric that highlights both on-court success and front-office efficiency.

This honor underscores a vital truth in modern sports: winning is engineered not just by athletes on the hardwood, but by innovative minds behind the scenes. Anderson's recognition celebrates the strategic excellence driving the Pacers' franchise forward.