You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. has reached an agreement to sign with the Lakers on a one-year deal, per /AUD6kxTvLKĬ does not charge subscription fees. It’s been a busy past few weeks for Carolina alumni in the NBA, as Justin Jackson recently became an NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks and Sharpe became the 54th Tar Heel to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.Įlsewhere, former Carolina standouts Reggie Bullock and Wayne Ellington signed new contracts with the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively.įree agent swingman Reggie Bullock has agreed to a three-year, $30.5 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, his agent David Bauman of tells Shams Charania August 3, 2021 After VCU coach Shaka Smart departed for Texas, Williams re-opened his recruitment and committed to Carolina just 3 months before enrolling at the school. While in Chapel Hill, Williams played four years under Roy Williams, winning a national championship in 2017 and shooting a career-high 40.2% on 3-pointers during his junior season.Īppearing in the NBA would mark another high point in Williams’ career, which nearly began at Virginia Commonwealth University. Williams featured for the Austin Spurs, the NBA G-League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs, for the past two seasons.

Should Williams make the Hornets’ regular season roster, he would be the 14th Carolina alumnus currently in the NBA, joining Day’Ron Sharpe, who was recently drafted by the Brooklyn Nets, as the two newest members of the exclusive fraternity. The Hornets quickly acknowledged the error.ĬORRECTION: Kenny Williams attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Introducing your 2021 NBA Summer League roster 👊įormer UNC star Kenny Williams made the Hornets’ squad for the NBA Summer League, despite the team’s social media mistakenly naming Louisville as his alma mater. The Charlotte Hornets released their 2021 Summer League roster Monday afternoon, and Tar Heel fans will notice a familiar name… if not a familiar school. Observer exclusive: LiAngelo Ball discusses how hes hopeful to make Hornets roster Charlotte Sports College Basketball College Sports Basketball North.

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