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Jaron Pierre Jr.

Guard · New Orleans Pelicans · 6'4", 190 lb · SMU · Drafted 58th overall, 2026
No. 58 pick (2026)2026 draft classSMU
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In short

Jaron Pierre Jr. is a guard the New Orleans Pelicans selected 58th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of SMU. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceFri, Nov 13
@Minnesota TimberwolvesDrop coverage
Proj. points
6.1
range 3.4–8.8
Line 6
51%
to go over
Team win
37%
111–114
Poi 6.1 Lean overReb 3 Lean underAss 2.9 Lean underPRA 11.9 Lean under
Likely on himJaden McDaniels· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts64%10+ pts10%

Model lines Jr. at 6.1 pts (range 3.4–8.8) vs a 6 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Jaron’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 35% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 35% of scoring, 29% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 14% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim35%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Paint11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Jaron Pierre Jr. was a second-round pick (58th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the New Orleans Pelicans out of SMU.

He has not played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27, so this page carries projections only.

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Draft
#58 2026 R2
SMU
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Jaron Pierre Jr. is a 2026 second-round guard for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Selected 58th overall out of SMU, Jr. makes his NBA debut in 2026-27.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Jr. joins the New Orleans Pelicans as a 2026 second-round pick out of SMU.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round guard out of SMU.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
56/100
Scoring38
Playmaking38
Rebounding26
Perimeter D36
Rim protection24
Spacing38
Athleticism44
Clutch32
58th pick, 2026SMU
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Jr. projects as a depth guard prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#58
2026 R2, SMU
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 58th overall (second round) by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Hardware

#58
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

A second-round guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Jaron Pierre Jr.'s outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #58; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Jaron Pierre Jr. drafted?

Jaron Pierre Jr. was selected 58th overall (second round) by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2026 NBA draft, out of SMU.

Does Jr. have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he debuts in 2026-27.