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Kenrich Williams makes Pelicans final roster

The former Frog has made it into the NBA after going undrafted.

NBA: Preseason-New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Kenrich Williams has never had a problem betting on himself, and once again, it has paid off.

The former Frog, one of the greatest basketball players to come through Fort Worth, overcame long odds once again to make the final roster of the New Orleans Pelicans.

The 6’7, 210 pound rookie made the final 15 man roster when the Pels cut veteran Jarrett Jack and another former TCU Basketball player, Garlon Green. The guard-forward averaged 5.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and half an assist per game in 23 minutes per game in the preseason, making enough of an impression - especially on the defensive end of the floor - to be given a longer look by head coach Alvin Gentry.

The Pelicans open the season at Houston on Wednesday, meaning Williams will likely see his first NBA action in his home state of Texas. Kenny Hustle’s first game in Dallas will be on December 26th, and he will return on March 18th.

Williams led the Frogs to an NIT Championship in 2017 and to their first March Madness berth in two decades a season later. One of the most decorated players of the modern era of TCU Basketball, the man known as Kenny Hustle averaged 11 points and nearly nine rebounds per game for the Frogs, garnering numerous honors along the way - including All Big 12 accolades, NIT Most Outstanding Player, and much more.

Good luck and get boards this year, Hustle!