Former IU basketball star Cody Zeller acquired by Atlanta as part of trade

Former IU basketball star Cody Zeller is on the move as part of a multi-player trade.

The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Dyson Daniels, forwards E.J. Liddell and Larry Nance Jr., and center Zeller (via sign-and-trade), a 2025 first-round pick (via Lakers), and a conditional 2027 first-round pick (least favorable of Bucks/Pelicans, protected top four) from the New Orleans Pelicans, in exchange for guard Dejounte Murray, it was announced today.

An 11-year NBA veteran, Zeller has appeared in 552 career games (275 starts), averaging 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 20.9 minutes, suiting up for Charlotte, Portland, Miami, and New Orleans.

Last season with the Pelicans, the Washington, Ind. product compiled 1.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 7.4 minutes, playing in 43 contests.

Now 31, Zeller played two seasons with Indiana and was an immediate success, winning the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2012 as voted on by the coaches. He was first-team All-Big Ten for the 2012-13 season.

For his Indiana career Zeller averaged 16.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game and shot 59.3% from the field.

He was selected with the fourth overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft by Charlotte.

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