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Former Michigan, Kansas center Hunter Dickinson lands two-way deal with New Orleans Pelicans

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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1)
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Hunter Dickinson was an enigmatic figure during his time in Ann Arbor. He had some memorable and monster games against rivals, then faded away into the background in other games. Fans swore that his inability to defend and need to clog the lane on offense held back good Michigan basketball teams. When he transferred to Kansas, many expressed sentiments of good riddance.

One thing that cannot be denied is that Hunter was a scoring machine while at Michigan. During his three years in maize and blue, he averaged 14.1, 18.6, and 18.5 points per game. He was able to stretch the defense with his three-point shooting as a junior, and he proved to be a valuable asset to the team. However, NIL money called his name, and he departed for greener pastures with the Kanasa Jayhawks. Dickinson was never widely regarded as a viable NBA center, and mock drafts reflected this perception. His name was not called after the two rounds in the 2025 NBA Draft, as expected, but his chances are not yet dead.

Dickinson earned a two-way spot with the New Orleans Pelicans and joins former Michigan shooting guard Jordan Poole as a Pelican. Dickinson will have to impress during the NBA Summer League and his inevitable stints in the NBA G League. Speed and footwork are going to be significant areas of improvement for Hunter if he plans to make the NBA rotation.

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Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4) reaches for the ball against Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) . Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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JERRED JOHNSON

Jerred Johnson has served in the United States military for over 23 years. He has a Bachelors in Marketing, a Masters in Management and is in the final phases of completing his Doctorate in Business Administration.

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