The Pelicans' 2022 NBA draft class is complete. No trades were made, but serious value was had.
Here's how it broke down with picks No. 8, 42 and 51 on Thursday night.
PICK NO. 8: Dyson Daniels, G-League Ignite
Age: 19
Measurables: 6-7, 195 pounds, 6-11 wingspan
Hometown: Bendigo, Australia
2021: 12 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2 steals per game
Notes: Began playing basketball at age 7. Father, Ricky, played collegiately at N.C. State before signing on to play professionally with the Bendigo Braves. Daniels represented Australia at the 2018 Fiba Oceania Under-15 Championships as well as the Australian Senior National Team in FIBA Asia Cup qualification. Turned down multiple college offers to join the G-League Ignite and the National Basketball League Next Stars Program. Competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Challenge. Described as a: Big, versatile guard who competes unselfishly on both ends, picked up some quality experience playing on the ball in the G League this season, and continues to grow as a scoring threat.
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PICK NO. 41: E.J. Liddell, Ohio State
Age: 21
Measurables: 6-7, 245 pounds, 7-0 wingspan
Hometown: Belleville, Illinois
2021: 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.6 blocks per game
Notes: Projected by many draft experts as a potential first-round pick. Was 2018 Illinois Mr. Basketball. First Team all Big 10 in 2021. Described as a "Strong-framed forward who made significant strides as a three-point shooter and shot blocker as a junior at Ohio State to complement his interior scoring ability."
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PICK NO. 52: Karlo Matkovic, Mega Mozzart
Age: 21
Measurables: 6-11, 222 pounds, 7-0 wingspan
Hometown: Croatia
2021: 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game
Notes: Represents the Croatian team in national competitions. Expected to remain with Mega Mozzart for the 2022 season.