Clippers end up with 56th pick, tab Branden Dawson

The Los Angeles Clippers have acquired the draft rights to forward Branden Dawson from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations.

Dawson, 22, was a Second-Team All-Big Ten performer in his final season at Michigan State University. In 32 games, he averaged 11.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.

Dawson (6’6”, 225), finished his four-year career for the Spartans as the all-time leader in blocks (142), fifth in starts (121), sixth in steals (163) and seventh in rebounds (902).