Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser discusses what Jeremiah Fears will bring to the Pelicans
Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser coached Pelicans No. 7 overall pick Jeremiah Fears this past season.
He discussed what that was like, his pre-draft conversations with the Pelicans, how Fears' game will translate to the NBA, his fit in New Orleans and much more.
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Fears averaged 17 points per game for the Sooners this year and led Oklahoma to the NCAA Tournament.
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