Pelicans sign rookie Jordan Hawkins

The New Orleans Pelicans yesterday signed rookie guard Jordan Hawkins. Hawkins, 6-5, 190, averaged 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his sophomore campaign at the University of Connecticut during the 2022-23 season en route to All-Big East First Team honors. Hawkins, who was drafted by the Pelicans with the 14th overall pick in …