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2016 NBA Draft: Grading Cheick Diallo, New Orleans Pelicans newest project

Cheick Diallo wasn't on too many radars entering the 2016 NBA Draft, but he most certainly stands front and center for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans now. Yesterday, he became the 33rd selection by the Los Angeles Clippers on behalf of the Pelicans as a result of draft day trade.

The most interesting fact about Diallo is the amount of collegiate minutes he played in his only season at the University of Kansas. Apparently, 202 minutes is all it took for Dell Demps to notice him, although his per 40 minute numbers for a freshman (16.