Dereon Seabron reportedly agrees to two-way contract with Pelicans
NC State guard Dereon Seabron is one step away from officially becoming an NBA player. The former Wolfpack star has reportedly agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans after going undrafted Thursday night, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
The redshirt sophomore guard opted to remain in the draft at the June 1 deadline this year, forgoing his final years of college to pursue a professional career. Now, he will have the chance to establish himself in the NBA with a team full of young talent.
Seabron is signing a two-way contract which means he will split time between the NBA G-League and the NBA. Former Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado signed a two-way contract with New Orleans last year and eventually worked his way into the rotation, emerging as a crucial member of the team during the Pelicans’ playoff run.
After starting just eight games in his freshman season, averaging 5.2 and 3.6 rebounds per game, Seabron quickly developed into one of the most exciting players in recent Wolfpack history. He scored 17.3 points per game last year to pace the Pack, leading NC State with 8.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as well.
This outstanding season led to Seabron’s selection as the ACC’s Most Improved Player and a spot on the All-ACC second team. He is the first member of The Wolfpack to ever win the conference’s most improved player award. His partner in the backcourt, Terquavion Smith, joined him on the All-ACC squad as an honorable mention. After receiving these accolades, Seabron opted to declare for the draft.
“First and foremost I would like to thank God for blessing me with the abilities to play the game I love,” Seabron wrote in a statement April 2. “I also want to thank my mother who has always been my #1 fan for her unconditional love and support. I am very grateful for my family and friends who supported me throughout my journey.
“Lastly, I want to give a special thank you to the coaching staff, my teammates, and Wolfpack Nation! It has always been a dream of mine to play in the NBA since I was 7 years old. With that being said and after careful consideration, I have decided to enter my name in the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining my college eligibility. I am beyond excited for this journey!”
After signing with New Orleans, Seabron will become the sixth former NC State athlete in the NBA, joining TJ Warren, Dennis Smith Jr., Caleb Martin, Cody Martin and Omer Yurtseven.
The Pelicans guard is from Norfolk, Virginia, and graduated from Lake Taylor High School before attending Massanutten Military Academy for a post grad year. Seabron was considered a four-star prospect in the 2019 class and held offers from Georgia, Providence, Minnesota and others.
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