New Orleans Pelicans Sign Former-Canton Charge/Cavaliers Guard Quinn Cook

As the 2016-17 NBA season draws near, some teams are still searching for talent to bolster their respective rosters.

In a statement released earlier today, The New Orleans Pelicans announced their signing of free-agent guard Quinn Cook.

#Pelicans have signed free agent guard Quinn Cook. pic.twitter.com/IEraJ0ALb9

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 24, 2016

Further details of the deal have not yet been released.

Cook was a stand-out in his four years of college with the Duke Blue Devils, where he was part of the 2015 NCAA Championship winning team.

Winning the NBA D-League’s Rookie of the Year award will certainly turn a few heads in your direction as well. Cook averaged 19.6 points (47% FG), 4.7 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and made a team-high 86 three-pointer’s in 43 games for the Canton Charge last season.

The Pelicans are likely bringing Cook to camp in search of back-court depth, as Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans are both out for undisclosed periods.

This will be a solid opportunity for Cook to make an NBA roster; his ball-handling, efficient scoring ability, and potential up-side are all evident to the interested eye.