Pelicans Rumors: Two potential SEC targets for 2nd round of NBA Draft

Continuing the trend of looking for diamonds in the rough, we are going to examine two more second-round prospects that are working out for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Last time we observed two Big XII players in Dedric Lawson and Lindell Wigginton. This time around, we are going to look at two players from the SEC who are on the New Orleans Pelicans’ radar. For an organization who aren’t entering this Draft with one specific position in mind, it’s imperative to pick the best possible player left on the board.

The Pelicans are in need of a mixture of everything: Bigs, wings, and guards are all points of emphasis in not just the draft but free agency as well. Regardless, if any of these men are taken 39th overall or signed as undrafted free agents—they will hopefully provide quality minutes and contributions on the court. No matter how statistically inconsequential their contributions may appear, they’ll all be working towards the same goal: winning.

It’s rare you find franchise-altering in the second round—players like Nikola Jokic and Draymond Green are irrefutable evidence that it can happen—but you can find NBA-ready players with the correct scouting. According to Bryan Kalbrosky of Hoops Hype/USA Today, the Pelicans are looking at the following players in draft workouts, with the intent of potentially selecting them in the second round.

And now, without further adieu, let’s get to two more players the Pelicans might select in this upcoming draft.