To gain more insight into one of the newest members of the New Orleans Pelicans – No. 17 overall NBA draft pick Nickeil Alexander-Walker – we caught up with Chris Coleman, the managing editor for TechSideline.com, a site devoted to Virginia Tech sports.
Coleman, who was on the beat during Alexander-Walker’s two college seasons with the Hokies, has covered Virginia Tech football and basketball since 2002.
Pelicans.com: As was the case for many players in an unpredictable June 20 draft, there seemed to be a wide range of projections for where Alexander-Walker might be selected. What was your reaction and that of Virginia Tech fans to him being picked 17th, just outside the lottery?