DRAFT

Jaron Pierre Jr.

SG · SMU · 6'4" · age 23 · Developmental

2026 DRAFT PROSPECT

A shotmaking scoring combo guard

NOP

New Orleans Pelicans

Drafted No. 58 · proj. 37–45

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A microwave scorer whose size and defense make him a bench-bucket flier.

Proj. pick #72Range second round / UDFAComp Gary Trent Jr. (lite)

Strengths

Self-created shotmaking
Pull-up range

Top concern

Tweener size with average defense

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