New Orleans signs Xavier’s Naji Marshall to two-way contract

The New Orleans Pelicans weren’t done making moves on NBA Draft night.

The Pelicans signed Xavier forward Naji Marshall to a two-way contract, according to NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock.

Naji Marshall from the Xavier Musketeers has verbally agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, per source.

— Matt Babcock (@MattBabcock11) November 19, 2020

Marshall spent three seasons at Xavier. in his junior season, Marshall averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds 4 assists and 1.3 steal per game.

The 22 year-old, 6’7 forward shot 44 percent from the field and only 28 percent from three last season. Marshall did shoot 71 percent from the free throw line in the 2019-20 season.