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August 15, 2022

NBA draft

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Duke, Wake Forest lead way on busy draft night

June 29, 2022 Shawn Krest

There was no barbeque or beach music in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, but the NBA Draft had a North Carolina feel last week. Six players with connections to the Old North State were taken in the […]

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Hornets likely to prioritize size, defense in NBA Draft

June 22, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Two seasons ago, the Charlotte Hornets pulled off a feat that they have historically failed at during their franchise’s history — nailing a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball, the No. […]

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Terquavion Smith withdraws from draft, will return to Wolfpack

May 31, 2022 Brett Friedlander

NC State was in desperate need of a victory of any kind after a frustrating weekend defeat and disappointment. Coming on the heels of an ACC baseball championship game loss to rival North Carolina and […]

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Hornets select Bouknight at No. 11, acquire Plumlee in trade

July 29, 2021 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets selected Connecticut guard James Bouknight with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound Bouknight gives the Hornets an explosive shot-maker who scores the ball […]

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NC players who could be picked at NBA Draft

November 18, 2020 Brett Friedlander

This has been a year unlike any other in sports, with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, the delay of the NBA and NHL playoffs, a shortened baseball season, and the threat of COVID-19 hanging […]

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Hornets have options with 3rd overall pick

August 26, 2020 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the three winners in the NBA Draft Lottery, jumping from the sixth spot, based solely on record, to the right to make the third overall pick. It will be […]

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Hornets land 3rd pick in lottery, Minnesota will pick first overall

August 20, 2020 The Associated Press

The NBA Draft Lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile. The Timberwolves won the lottery Thursday night, giving them the No. 1 pick. The lottery was […]

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Tar Heels star freshman Cole Anthony entering NBA Draft

April 17, 2020 The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina freshman point guard Cole Anthony is entering the NBA Draft. Anthony announced his decision Friday. He had been considered a likely one-and-done player and a high first-round draft prospect before […]

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Report: Duke’s Tre Jones entering NBA Draft

March 21, 2020 Cory Lavalette

Duke point guard Tre Jones will forgo his final two years of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft, ESPN reported Saturday. The sophomore was named both the ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player […]

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Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

January 16, 2020 The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — When college stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they are faced with the question of whether they should they return or just sit out the season to protect their looming draft prospects. […]

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