New Orleans Pelicans 2017 training camp schedule, roster
Pelicans to host free open practice on Saturday, September 30 at Smoothie King Center
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today the team’s 2017 training camp schedule.
Training camp will begin on Tuesday, September 26. Practices will be held at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La. from Sept. 26-Oct. 2. The team will hold a second practice session on select days. Media availability will take place following the team’s first practice only. Training camp practices at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center are closed to the general public.
The Pelicans will host a free open practice for the general public at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, September 30 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The event marks the first chance for fans to see the 2017-18 New Orleans Pelicans, in addition to appearances from Pierre the Pelican, the Pelicans Dance Team and Pelicans Swoop Troop.
Fans can register for complimentary tickets by visiting http://bit.ly/OpenPractice17. There will be a limit of 9 tickets per person. Free parking for the general public will be available in Garage #2 and entry is accessible through the Northeast Ground Entrance.
For more information on the Pelicans upcoming season, please visit Pelicans.com.
2017 Pelicans Training Camp Schedule
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 11:00 a.m. | Ochsner Sports Performance Center |
| Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 12:00 p.m. | Ochsner Sports Performance Center |
| Thursday, Sept. 28 | 11:00 a.m. | Ochsner Sports Performance Center |
| Saturday, Sept. 30 | 11:00 a.m. | Smoothie King Center (Open Practice) |
| Sunday, Oct. 1 | 12:00 p.m. | Ochsner Sports Performance Center |
| Monday, Oct. 2 | 12:00 p.m. | Ochsner Sports Performance Center |
2017 Pelicans Training Camp Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | DOB | Prior to NBA/Country | NBA Yrs. |
| 42 | Alexis Ajinca | C | 7-2 | 248 | 5/6/1988 | Hyeres-Toulon/France | 7 |
| 34 | Cliff Alexander | F | 6-8 | 245 | 11/16/1995 | Kansas/USA | 1 |
| 24 | Tony Allen | G/F | 6-4 | 213 | 1/11/1982 | Oklahoma State/USA | 13 |
| 3 | Omer Asik | C | 7-0 | 255 | 7/4/1986 | Fenerbache S.K./Turkey | 7 |
| 2 | Ian Clark | G | 6-3 | 175 | 3/7/1991 | Belmont/USA | 4 |
| 4 | Charles Cooke | G | 6-5 | 196 | 7/1/1994 | Dayton/USA | R |
| 0 | DeMarcus Cousins | F | 6-11 | 270 | 8/13/1990 | Kentucky/USA | 7 |
| 27 | Jordan Crawford | G | 6-5 | 195 | 10/23/1988 | Xavier/USA | 5 |
| 33 | Dante Cunningham | F | 6-8 | 230 | 4/22/1987 | Villanova/USA | 8 |
| 23 | Anthony Davis | F-C | 6-10 | 253 | 3/11/1993 | Kentucky/USA | 5 |
| 13 | Cheick Diallo | F | 6-9 | 220 | 9/13/1996 | Kansas/Mali | 1 |
| 44 | Solomon Hill | F | 6-7 | 225 | 3/18/1991 | Arizona/USA | 4 |
| 11 | Jrue Holiday | G | 6-4 | 205 | 6/12/1990 | UCLA/USA | 8 |
| 15 | Frank Jackson | G | 6-3 | 205 | 3/23/1993 | Duke/USA | R |
| 12 | Jalen Jones | F | 6-7 | 220 | 5/27/1993 | Texas A&M/USA | R |
| 1 | Perry Jones | F | 6-11 | 235 | 9/24/1991 | Baylor/USA | 3 |
| 21 | Darius Miller | F | 6-8 | 225 | 3/21/1990 | Kentucky/USA | 3 |
| 55 | E’Twaun Moore | G | 6-4 | 191 | 2/25/1989 | Purdue/USA | 6 |
| 9 | Rajon Rondo | G | 6-1 | 186 | 2/22/1986 | Kentucky/USA | 11 |
| 14 | Martell Webster | F | 6-7 | 230 | 12/4/1986 | Seattle Preparatory School (WA)/USA | 10 |
Head Coach: Alvin Gentry, Appalachian State
Associate Head Coach: Darren Erman, Emory University
Assistant Coaches:
Chris Finch, Franklin & Marshall College
Fred Vinson, Georgia Tech
Kevin Hanson, San Diego
Jamelle McMillan, Arizona State
Elvis Valcarcel, Rutgers
Trainer: Duane Brooks, Florida A&M
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