The New Orleans Pelicans released the first photo of former Oklahoma Sooners star Buddy Hield in his NBA uniform, via Twitter. The team also provided a link to purchase jerseys bearing the rookie's name on a separate tweet.
First look: 👀 @BuddyHield in his #Pelicans jersey! pic.twitter.com/laxLBOtqoG
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) June 28, 2016
Hield, whom the Pelicans selected No. 6 overall in last week's NBA draft, will hold on to the number he wore in college, 24.
The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 25 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in his final season at Oklahoma.