Keba Keita Signed Exhibit 10 Deal With Pacers
The former college basketball player has joined the Indiana Pacers on a one-year contract.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Basketball
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Keba Keita has signed a one-year Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers following his participation in the team's Summer League roster. Keita, who played four years of collegiate basketball, previously set a BYU single-season field goal percentage record.
Why it matters
Exhibit 10 contracts serve as a standard mechanism for NBA teams to bring players into training camp before the start of the regular season. These deals provide a pathway for players to earn a financial bonus by joining the team's G League affiliate.
During four Summer League appearances in Las Vegas, Keita averaged 8.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over 13.5 minutes per game. The Exhibit 10 agreement allows him to earn a $91,000 bonus if he remains with the Noblesville Boom for 60 days after being waived.
The players
Keba Keita
He is a former collegiate basketball player who holds the BYU single-season field goal percentage record.
Indiana Pacers
They are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis that competes in the NBA.
Noblesville Boom
They are the G League affiliate team for the Indiana Pacers based in Noblesville.
The details
Keita joins the organization after a collegiate career that saw him become the record holder for the highest single-season field goal percentage at BYU. While he is now under contract with the Indiana Pacers, he is also expected to be part of the roster for the Noblesville Boom, the team's G League affiliate.
Timeline
Keba Keita signed his contract on September 18, 2026.
The Noblesville Boom are scheduled to play their first game on November 6, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This transaction underscores the Indiana Pacers' focus on talent development through the G League system, utilizing roster spots to evaluate prospects. Keita's ability to transition into the Noblesville Boom lineup will be a key factor in the team's overall depth as they enter the new season.
Fans tracking the team should note that Keita is likely to be waived by the Pacers before the regular season, making his performance with the Noblesville Boom the primary indicator of his development. This move has no impact on the Pacers' current salary cap unless Keita is retained and the bonus is triggered.
The takeaway
Exhibit 10 contracts are key tools for NBA organizations to retain developmental prospects within their minor league systems. Players on these deals are highly motivated to join G League affiliates to secure their financial bonuses and prove their value to the main club.
What happens next
The Noblesville Boom will begin their season on November 6, 2026, which will clarify Keita's involvement with the affiliate squad.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by BYU Daily Universe.
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