Pelicans draft Jordan Hawkins, Angel Reese reunited with cousin
Roughly two hours before the 2023 NBA draft kicked off, LSU Tigers star Angel Reese called her shot.
With Reese’s cousin, former UConn Huskies guard Jordan Hawkins, available for selection, the 2023 NCAA women’s tournament’s Most Outstanding Player nudged the New Orleans Pelicans to bring her cousin to Louisiana.
Holding the No. 14 pick in the draft, the Pelicans obliged. With New Orleans looking to add some shooting to a squad that already includes Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, Hawkins, who shot 39% from deep last season, was a perfect fit.