Draft targets

The Pelicans pick 51st in the 2018 draft. I believe you try to go after guys with high upside that can contribute something when you pick this late in the draft. Go best available regardless of position.




Justin Jackson F from Maryland: Jackson is a 6’7 SF with a 7’2 wingspan that shot 44% from 3 in college and can guard multiple positions. Downside is he had a bad shoulder injury but if it checks out ok then he can be a potential steal for us

Josh Okogie G/F from Georgia tech: physical freak with a 7’0 wingspan that shoots the ball well. Doubt he falls to us but maybe if he drops enough we can trade up to get him. One of the more well known prospects in the later rounds

Shake Milton G from SMU: 6’7 guard with a 6’11 wingspan. He can run the offense and reminds me of a Shaun Livingston type because of his length. He is also excellent in catch and shoot situations which would be ideal in our offense.

Trevon Duval G from Duke: 6’3 with a 7’0 wingspan. He has great size and is one of the best floor generals in the draft. Good physical defender and has potential. Terrible shooter and teams can sag off him on defense which can be a big problem in today’s league

Alize Johnson F 6’9 from Missouri state: Versatile forward that rebounds the ball well. Showed mixed signs in college from behind the arc. He’s definitely not one of the best athletes but has shown he can guard multiple positions and can bring some value to a team

Chimezie Metu 6’11 F/C from USC: Explosive athlete and is best used as more of an off ball threat on offense. Very limited with the ball in his hands and can struggle to finish and doesnt have a great jump shot. He’s a shot blocker who uses his athleticism and quick feet to guard multiple positions.


Any thoughts on who y’all would like to see us go after or anybody who has y’all interest?