Jaron
Pierre Jr.

Jaron Pierre Jr. is a New Orleans native and St. Augustine graduate. The Pelicans took him 58th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, making him the first New Orleans native the franchise has drafted. The guard played college basketball at Southern Miss, Wichita State, Jacksonville State and SMU, and was named Conference USA Player of the Year at Jacksonville State. He signed a two-way contract with New Orleans. On court, he has worn the Nike Kobe 4 Protro.