Brooke Olzendam, Your New TV Host And Sideline Reporter For the Indiana Pacers

by Tom Lewis on Oct 12, 2011 4:05 PM EDT in Indiana Pacers News

The Indiana Pacers have several roster spots that remain empty due to the NBA lockout, but they did make a key offseason move today, announcing the hiring of Brooke Olzendam as the new television host and sideline reporter for game broadcasts.

Olzendam takes over the role formerly held by fan favorite, Stacy Paetz who worked the sidelines for the past seven seasons. Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Vice President of Broadcasting Jamie Berns expressed his excitement over adding Olzendam to the Pacers broadcast team on Fox Sports Indiana.

"Brooke is a talented, experienced broadcaster who lights up the screen," said Berns. "She will be a great addition to our team not only on-air, but also in the community."

A native of Spokane, WA, Olzendam has been working for CBS College Sports along with past broadcasting gigs at several spots on the west coast. My only concerns with the hire is that she graduated from my alma mater's rival, Washington State. She's a Coug!

Fortunately, I'm related to and know plenty of fine Cougs, so I'm not too worried. I just hope I have a chance to gloat about the Huskies impending win over Wazzu in football this year, but unfortunately that may have to wait until next year.

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by supercolts on Oct 12, 2011 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Super hot.

And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

by Sparhawk on Oct 12, 2011 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

I don't really think Stacy Paetz was a fan favorite

I met her more than a few times and she always came across as kind of a bitch. I might be in the minority though.

by redmid17 on Oct 12, 2011 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

Stacy?

Doesn’t have it in her. Very sweet gal.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Oct 12, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

My experience might be a bit different

I worked with her on a few pacers broadcasts. Maybe she just had a bad night early on. I remember David Harrison falling on her and the entire press table one time. He missed me by about 2 feet.

by redmid17 on Oct 13, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Couldn't be more wrong

In my experience anyway. Welcome to Miss Olzendam, but Stacy’ll be missed.

In case anyone’s wondering, I’ve seen Stacy on the Big Ten Network this year.

Sup Jello Shot?

by IndyPacers on Oct 12, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I find her more appealing than Stacy.

Just personal preference.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey

by infinityzero.systemerror on Oct 13, 2011 1:47 AM EDT reply actions

I’m curious if she actually knows anything about the actual game of basketball. Stacy at had a pretty good basketball knowledge.

by hoosier3060 on Oct 13, 2011 9:30 AM EDT reply actions

Her dad's a longtime HS coach

She “grew up in the gym.”

Sup Jello Shot?

by IndyPacers on Oct 13, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Missing Stacey Paetz

She was a class act and knowledgable in the game. Hate to think she was let go for someone younger. Can’t say much about looks though both ladies are beautiful.

by HoosierGM on Oct 13, 2011 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

looked her up

this is what i found

http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/brooke_olzendam_the_next_hot_sideline_reporter_video_pictures/4805701

and if you read the following part you’ll see she has what it takes

"Born and raised in Spokane, Washington, Brooke grew up in a divided household, with her mother being a die-hard Washington State Alum, and her father, a lifelong Husky fan. Her dad is a high school boys’ basketball coach, so Brooke was practically raised in a gym. She was lucky enough to play volleyball and basketball at Shadle Park High School for the legendary Linda Sheridan, who was instrumental in the implementation of Title IX.
Previous to Comcast SportsNet, Brooke hosted and produced a nationally televised show on the Pac-10 conference. She has been a sideline reporter for numerous sports and teams from Pac-10 football and basketball, to WIAA boys and girls’ basketball.

by bibb on Oct 14, 2011 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

wow this girl just went through some hard times.

http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ex_oregon_ducks_backup_qb_andy_collins_dies_on_treadmill/5922241

^ That’s Brooke’s husband of 10 days who passed away this last august. That must not be an easy one to recover from. I wish her all the best. Wait it has already started she is working for the pacers now. Seriously though i hope better times are ahead for her.

by bibb on Oct 14, 2011 11:51 PM EDT reply actions