Shawn Long Off To Fast Start In NBA D-League

Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajun men's basketball standout Shawn Long is off the a fast start in his young professional career.

Long, who played for the Cajuns from 2013-2016, is currently a member of the Delaware 87ers, the NBA Developmental League affiliate of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.

Entering play Monday, through three games, Long is averaging 15.3 points, to go along with 8.7 rebounds-per-game, while shooting 53% from the floor.

Averaging 28.0 minutes-per-game, Long blocked two shots and has dished out two assists.

A native of Morgan City, scored 2,342 points and compiled 1,447 rebounds in his career at UL, becoming the first player to school history to score 2,000 points, while also pulling down 1,000 rebounds.

Long's career points are the third-most in Cajun basketball history, while his rebound number ranks first.

The 6-foot-9, 248-pound Long was named a first-team All-Sun Belt Conference selection three times.