SQUADRON ACQUIRE LOCAL TRYOUT STANDOUT SHAWN JONES JR. VIA AVAILABLE PLAYER POOL

KENNER, La. – The Laketown Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, today announced that the team has acquired local tryout standout Shawn Jones Jr. via the available player pool.

Jones Jr., a 6-6 guard, earned a spot on the Squadron’s 2026-27 Training Camp Roster after impressing at the team’s open tryout in September. He will join Laketown’s active roster ahead of the team’s upcoming homestand. 

The Houston native played four collegiate seasons at Mississippi State, averaging 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 31 games (28 starts) in his senior season. 

Click here to hear more about Shawn's tryout journey to the Squadron roster. The Laketown Squadron will face the Mexico City Capitanes for their Home Opener on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m.

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