Feron Hunt Signs With New Orleans Pelicans

Legends forward Feron Hunt has signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans via the NBA’s hardship exception, the team announced today.

Hunt (6-8, 195, SMU) has appeared in 12 games for the Legends this season averaging 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.9 steals in 32.9 minutes per game.  The Dallas native’s career night came at the Winter Showcase Dec. 20^th in the Legends’ victory over the Westchester Knicks where he added 29 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih7jSXDfHo8

Hunt appeared in 4 preseason games for the Dallas Mavericks earlier this year averaging 5.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steal in 10.8 minutes per game.

The call-up is the third for the Legends this season and 27^th in franchise history.

The Legends will open the regular season at home Jan. 8^th hosting the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at 7:30pm.  For tickets or information call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.