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PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 08: Saddiq Bey #41 of the Villanova Wildcats in action against the Seton Hall Pirates during a college basketball game at Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seton Hall defeated Villanova 70-64. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

New Orleans Pelicans. 13. 69. Pick Analysis. SF, Villanova. Saddiq Bey. player. Scouting Report

The Pelicans have a roster full of young talent and hitting on this pick would be a bonus, but not a necessity. Saddiq Bey can come in and be an instant contributor for New Orleans, who hope to make the playoffs next season.

Bey is a fantastic three-point sniper, making over 45 percent of his 5.6 deep attempts per game as a sophomore. At 6’8, Bey is not afraid to shoot over smaller guards and often drained threes without his feet being set.

At the moment, he brings his perimeter scoring and not much else to the table, but there’s always room for improvement. He has the athleticism and size combo that could let him be a serviceable defender down the road.

E’Twaun Moore is headed to free agency this summer, and the Pelicans can fill his bench role right away with Bey.