Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 6 h ago.
Jay Huff Enters 2026-27 Clean on the Injury Report for the Pacers
newsroom · 4 min agoJay Huff heads into his sixth pro season with Indiana at full health, coming off a full 82-game season as the Pacers' rim-protecting big. The 7-1 center out of Virginia set career marks in minutes and scoring last season and enters training camp with no injury concerns. Indiana's opener is still ahead.
Where Things Stand
Jay Huff is not on the injury report as the Pacers head into the 2026-27 season. The 7-1, 240-pound center is entering his fifth season out of Virginia and wears No. 32 for Indiana. At 29 years old, Huff played every game last season, appearing in all 82 for the Pacers. There is no injury history to speak of, and no recent-game data yet since the new season has not tipped off. For a player whose calling card is length and shot-blocking, showing up to camp fully healthy matters. Indiana will lean on him for minutes at center, and last season's workload suggests the coaching staff trusts him in that role.
Last Season by the Numbers
Huff played 82 games for Indiana last season, averaging 21.0 minutes, 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.9 blocks. He kept his turnovers low at 0.9 per game. His usage rate sat at 17.8 percent, meaning he was not a primary offensive option, but he was efficient with his touches. Those numbers reflect a rotation big who plays a clear, limited role: protect the rim, rebound, and finish when the ball comes his way without forcing offense. The block number, nearly two a game in just 21 minutes, stands out as his best statistical calling card from a season ago.
Shooting and Efficiency
Huff shot 47.6 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from three-point range last season, with an 82.8 percent mark at the free-throw line. His true shooting percentage came in at 59.8 percent, a solid number for a big man who also stretches the floor. The free-throw percentage is notably strong for a 7-1 center, and it pairs with a three-point stroke that gives him some floor-spacing value alongside his rim protection. His plus-minus was minus-3.1 for the season. Taken together, the shooting profile fits a modern stretch-five who can protect the rim on one end and space the floor on the other.
Health Report
Jay Huff is not on the injury report heading into 2026-27. There is no injury history on file for him. Combined with his 82-game appearance total last season, the picture is one of durability at a position where big men often deal with wear and tear. For a team building depth up front, a healthy Huff who can log 21 minutes a night without missing time is valuable. There is nothing here to suggest any restriction on his workload as camp opens.
What to Watch This Season
With no recent-game data or rumors yet on file, the season opener is still ahead for Huff and the Pacers. The questions worth tracking once games start: does his minutes total grow beyond last season's 21.0 per game, and can he sustain the 1.9 blocks per game that made him a rim-deterrent in limited time? His 31.9 percent three-point mark last season also puts him on the radar as a floor-spacing five if his role expands. At 29 and in his fifth season, this looks like a chance for Huff to build on a full, healthy 82-game season with Indiana.
Questions fans ask
What team does Jay Huff play for?
Jay Huff plays center for the Indiana Pacers, wearing No. 32.
Is Jay Huff injured?
No. He is not on the injury report entering the 2026-27 season, and he has no injury history on file.
What were Jay Huff's stats last season?
In 2025-26, Huff played all 82 games for Indiana, averaging 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.9 blocks and 21.0 minutes per game.
How tall is Jay Huff?
He is 7-1 and 240 pounds.
How efficient a shooter is Jay Huff?
Last season he shot 47.6 percent from the field, 31.9 percent from three, and 82.8 percent from the free-throw line, with a 59.8 true shooting percentage.
Where did Jay Huff play college basketball?
He played at Virginia and is entering his fifth NBA season at age 29.
Game log
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