NBA DRAFT: Micah Peavy Scooped Up by Pelicans in Second Round of NBA Draft

New Orleans got Peavy via the Wizards at Pick 40 overall

Micah Peavy, of your Georgetown Hoyas, has been selected 10th in the second round—40th overall—by the New Orleans Pelicans (via the Washington Wizards) in the NBA Draft. While keeping Peavy in Washington would have been really cool for local Hoyas fans, seeing him scooped up by the Pelicans and headed to NOLA appears to be a terrific match.

Peavy enjoyed himself in the moment and looked stylish, eventually switching to the Pelicans hat.

Peavy’s draft rights were traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a trade. This trade sent CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the second-round pick used to select Peavy.

Peavy arrived to night two of the draft with Ed Cooley, and even took some photos with him, showing off the collegiate logos embroidered in his suit lining.

Fans have been echoing that selecting Micah Peavy will make some NBA GM look really, really smart. New Orleans—a city with long ties to Georgetown basketball—will not be disappointed by Peavy.

Peavy, listed at 6’7”, is described as a long, athletic, and versatile wing, possessing NBA-ready physical tools and defensive versatility. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game while playing over 37 minutes per contest. He finished the regular season leading the BIG EAST conference in steals per game. Peavy capped off a strong five-year college career with his best season yet, earning accolades such as All-BIG EAST First Team and NABC All-Mid Atlantic First Team honors. He was a vital presence for the Hoyas, transforming their program trajectory—especially on the defensive end.

One of the most encouraging developments in his game was a significant leap as a perimeter shooter, hitting 40.0% from three on 4.1 attempts per game. This is seen as an encouraging development for someone who was previously a shaky spot-up threat. While his career three-point percentage was lower (32.3%) and free throw percentage remains a question mark (60.6% career, 65.9% in 2024-25), this recent improvement is a positive sign for his potential to space the floor at the next level. Peavy is effective attacking closeouts and finishing through contact.

Defensively, he stands out, using his length and anticipation to pressure the ball and disrupt passing lanes. He is noted for being able to guard multiple positions on the wing thanks to his lateral quickness and physicality.

The Sports Illustrated scouts saw him as a potential second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was profiled as a plug-and-play option in second units, capable of defending positions 1-3, spacing the floor (if his jumper holds), and making smart decisions with the ball. His production, toughness, and athleticism make him a strong bet to compete for minutes early in his professional career.

Congrats, Micah! HOYA SAXA!