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Metairie – The New Orleans Pelicans needed shooting and defense, and they drafted a three and “D” player with the 17th pick in the NBA draft.
Virginia’s Trey Murphy was the selection. He’s 6-9, with a seven foot wingspan.
Murphy shot 43.3 percent from three point land last season for Virginia. He transferred there after playing two seasons at Rice.
