Pelica Debrief
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Potential Second Round Draft Prospects New Orleans Should Consider

By Christopher Dodson

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 22: New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry holds up a jersey after Pelicans Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Dell Demps made the official announcement that Gentry would be the Pelicans new head coach on June 22, 2015 at the New Orleans Practice Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 22: New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry holds up a jersey after Pelicans Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Dell Demps made the official announcement that Gentry would be the Pelicans new head coach on June 22, 2015 at the New Orleans Practice Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images /
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The Pelicans put up a valiant effort before falling to the Golden State Warriors. Dell Demps, Alvin Gentry and the rest of the NBA now have their full focus on the NBA draft combine and improving the team for next year.

As of this writing the Pelicans have the 55th pick in the NBA draft. Here are 3 long shot prospects that could fall to the second round and within the Pelicans reach. Watch this space through the week for a list of European targets and other NBA combine participants.

Fans can catch most of the NBA Draft news on NBA TV or ESPN up until the day of.

Kevin Huerter

19-years-old

Maryland

Shooting Guard

6’7” 190 lbs

14.8 ppg 3.4 APG 41.7% 3FG

While not listed on many draft boards to begin this process, Huerter had a solid combine. Huerter played 25 impressive minutes the first day. He showed poise and touch on his shot, leading his team in scoring and generally passed the ball well in a setting not known for rhythmic passing.

Huerter could help the Pelicans guard and wing rotation, especially if the Pelicans trade or renounce some likely suspects.

In the combine measurements Huerter ran the fastest shuttle run on Thursday, ranked 4th in the three-quarter-court sprint, and touched 38 inches on his vertical. His was perfect from the mid range right side spot and 80% from NBA range on the right side. Huerter proved in the 5v5 session that he could shoot against actual defenders.

It is still doubtful if Huerter will remain in the draft. There are reports that he wants to be a lottery pick and loves the college life.