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As for the Indianapolis-based brothers, aged 27 and 25, that the Morris Twins will be dueling Saturday night, Marcus playfully added: "We're twins. So we're a little bit better than them." Said Markieff, who told ESPN.com that the twins were fearful Marcus was about to be dealt to Boston instead of Phoenix on the night of the trade: "It's been unreal, man. Dream come true. We thought this could maybe happen later (in their careers) -- we were definitely going to try to push for it -- but it's crazy how it went down." The Hansbroughs know the feeling. Tyler Hansbrough admits that he never bothered "to dream about it before" because the notion of playing on the same NBA team with your brother is so rare. They likewise try not to think about how long it'll last. ESPN.com

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And if history is any guide, it won't be for long. One season has been the norm for brother duos, apart from Caldwell and Major Jones spending two seasons together in Houston in 1982-83 and 1983-84, and three sets of siblings in the prehistoric era of the forerunner to the NBA known as the Basketball Association of America (see accompanying chart) back in 1946-47. "As things start to sink in a little bit, you realize what a year and what an opportunity this is," Ben says. "It's been great for our relationship as brothers also." Said Tyler: "We don't really talk about (the future) that much. We're trying to enjoy the moment right now, embracing the position we're in." ESPN.com

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Their oldest brother, Greg, attained a win that tops anything Tyler or Ben will ever do on the basketball court—he beat brain cancer. Diagnosed at an early age, Greg faced incredible odds for survival and he overcame them. In typical Hansbrough fashion, Greg’s toughness and drive helped shape who is he today, but it wasn’t easy. The eldest Hansbrough was in a fight for his life and then had to learn to walk, talk and do everyday things again. "Having to learn to walk again," Ben said about his brother, "and doing all that stuff really has inspired us in ways that can't be explained." "It was real tough," Tyler said. "Especially when you love somebody like that and you see them struggling. But, you know, the way he battled and fought through it, it was an inspiration to me. And it's something I'll always look up to him for." NBA.com

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So, he and Ben have come out as celebrity spokesmen for Voices Against Brain Cancer to raise awareness and, more importantly, money. The two will host a fundraiser Thursday in honor of Greg benefiting the organization at the Fieldhouse. Called Hoops with the Hansbroughs, guests will get to eat, drink and shoot around with the brothers and, maybe, a few other Pacers players. While other celebrities, like Tony Danza and Marc Anthony, have come out to support the brain cancer cause, the Hansbroughs will be the first professional athletes. Indianapolis Star

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“What (they’re) doing, it’s the first in the NBA. It’s the first of its kind in all of sports,” said Mario Lichtenstein, who founded Voices Against Brain Cancer nine years ago after his son died of the disease. “It’s the first time a sports celebrity has come out to be a voice against brain cancer.” Lichtenstein is thrilled to have them. “Especially with basketball because it reaches all ages,” he said. “Celebrity awareness, when done for the right reason and the right things, it stops people and it makes them listen.” Indianapolis Star

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Mike Wells: The Ben Hansbrough experiment at backup PG is over. DJ Augustin is back as George Hill's backup. Twitter @MikeWellsNBA

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Thompson was attempting to pull a rebound away from Tyler Hansbrough in the fourth quarter, and in doing so he swung an elbow into the head of bystander Ben Hansbrough, a seldom-used Pacers reserve. "Psycho T" was unleashed, with Tyler Hansbrough immediately jumping into Thompson's face. Thompson, whose Canadian background we mention here for no particular reason, kept his cool and did not retaliate, so the fight stopped when referees interjected. USA Today

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After watching his bench fall on its face on a regular basis by losing any momentum the starting unit put together, Vogel decided it was time for a change. And it's at backup point guard. Vogel demoted D.J. Augustin to third string and replaced him with Ben Hansbrough as the second unit's point guard Monday. "I think D.J. has been in a slump this year," Vogel said. "Our bench as an unit has been struggling. D.J. is not in any way solely responsible, but I don't want to change the whole bench and throw everybody upside down. We'll change one part and see if it has any impact." Indianapolis Star

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The Pacers have finalized their training camp roster barring any last-minute changes before their first practice on Oct. 2. Media day is Oct. 1. Center Luke Nevill, who played at Utah, and guard Ben Hansbrough, the little brother of Tyler Hansbrough, will round out the training camp roster. Indianapolis Star

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Matt Kupec, a star quarterback for UNC-Chapel Hill who later returned to become its chief fundraiser, resigned Sunday after an internal investigation showed he and university fundraiser Tami Hansbrough appear to have taken personal trips at the university’s expense, Chancellor Holden Thorp said Monday. Raleigh News & Observer

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Thorp said Kupec, the vice chancellor for university advancement, offered his resignation Sunday night after Thorp told Kupec a review of his travel with Tami Hansbrough, the divorced mother of former UNC star basketball player Tyler Hansbrough, showed trips that did not appear to be university related. Thorp said those trips appear to have included destinations where her other son, Ben Hansbrough, then a star basketball player at Notre Dame, was playing, but Thorp did not say how many. Raleigh News & Observer

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Andy Vasquez: Other interesting names at Nets FA minicamp: Julian Wright, Hilton Armstrong, Ben Hansbrough (bro of Tyler), Taylor Griffin (bro of Blake). Twitter

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Bayern Munich started its summer market with an impressive signing: Ben Hansbrough. The guard, younger brother of Tyler of Indiana Pacers, went undrafted in the 2011 NBA Draft after a terrific season with Notre Dame. Hansbrough averaged 18.4ppg and 4.3apg in his senior year in NCAA. "I got an offer I could not turn down" said the player. Sportando

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Ryan Feldman: BREAKING: Ben Hansbrough, Reggie Jackson, Lucas Nogueira aren't in the NBA Draft Combine. LaceDarius Dunn, Michael Dunigan, Jon Diebler are. Twitter

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However hard Ben Hansbrough has worked to form himself into an NBA-caliber prospect, he's going to have to work just a little harder still. The Notre Dame guard suffered a badly sprained ankle in a workout Saturday in Indianapolis and will miss this week's crucial pre-NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, his father Gene told the Tribune Monday. Hansbrough is now down in North Carolina doing rehabilitation, but Gene Hansbrough said today was the first day his son could put any weight on the ankle, which is in a protective boot. Hansbrough was using a cane to walk after the injury until today, his father said. Chicago Tribune

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Jorge Sierra: Draft prospects Ben Hansbrough and Charles Jenkins have signed with Excel Sports agency. Twitter

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Hansbough's decision to decline an invitation to Portsmouth could be detrimental to his draft stock considering the question marks surrounding his uncertain position and physical limitations. It shows a lack of confidence in his abilities, which was one thing he had going for him in terms of likeable qualities as an NBA prospect. As a 6'3 guard who lacks the quickness to guard the 1 and the size/strength to guard a 2, it would have been nice to see what he can do against some of the better college players in a showcase event. NBADraft.net

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Though scouts aren't completely sold on Ben's future as an NBA prospect – if he lights it up in the NCAA Tournament, he might climb into the picture as a possible second-rounder – Tyler has no doubts. "Nowadays, it seems like people are drafting more on pure athleticism and I think the trend is you're seeing more players that can play go out and get the job done," he said. "Ben's athletic and he can do a lot of things, but he can play. He's a pretty good player so we'll see what happens. I hope he gets a shot." NBA.com

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