Mar 5, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Orleans Pelicans guard Izaiah Brockington (21) scores a basket over Toronto Raptors forward Jordan Nwora (13) during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Former Cyclone Izaiah Brockington recently signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and played his first of four games on the deal Tuesday in the team’s 139-98 win over Toronto.
Brockington came into the game late, scoring four points and recording two rebounds in just three minutes on the court.
First NBA bucket for
Izaiah Brockington 🫡 pic.twitter.com/dpXCPCNJm3— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 6, 2024
Brockington received the game ball from the win, being it his official NBA debut.
game ball goes to Izaiah 🫶 https://t.co/hZynMwXIsr pic.twitter.com/B51Q5rbLwX
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 6, 2024
Brockington becomes the 37th former Cyclone to play NBA minutes.
The Pelicans next matchup will come against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road Friday, March 8 (6:00 p.m. CT).
