Former Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced on Monday.
The signing was first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Brockington was named to the All-Big 12 first team last season after averaging 16.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals as a senior. He produced 12 games with at least 20 points and ranked in the top four in scoring and rebounding in the conference.
The 23-year-old went undrafted this year after tearing his ACL during a pre-draft workout with the Pelicans. He is rehabbing from the injury and hopes to return to play at some point this season.
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The Pelicans have a long-term interest in Brockington and are committed to him this season and beyond. He was viewed as a potential second-round pick given his abilities on both ends of the court, and he could develop into a rotation player in New Orleans.
New Orleans begins its preseason schedule on Oct. 4.
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