Sixers two-way prospect Norvel Pelle leads Blue Coats to win

Philadelphia 76ers two-way player Norvel Pelle leads the Delaware Blue Coats to a win.

The Philadelphia 76ers have bigger plans on the basketball court, but there is still time for the development of the youngsters. On Thursday, the team’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, got back in action and they knocked off the College Park Skyhawks 120-112 on the road.

Norvel Pelle led Delaware with 23 points on 10-for-12 shooting and he pulled down nine rebounds, Jonah Bolden had 18 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, and Zhaire Smith had nine points, two rebounds, and twp steals while also making a triple. Bolden and Smith are on assignment from the Sixers and their development is still important for Philadelphia moving forward.

Pelle is on a two-way contract and if he continues to keep his strong play, then he could play his way into a call up with the Sixers. His strong play around the rim on both ends of the floor could earn him an opportunity sooner rather than later.

The Blue Coats were missing G League Player of the Week Marial Shayok with an injury, but it is not considered serious and he is day-to-day. Delaware plays next on Saturday against the Wisconsin Herd. [lawrence-related id=19823,19822,19474]