5:25pm: The signing is official, according to a team press release.
4:01pm: Former Colorado point guard KJ Simpson is signings a two-way deal with the Hornets, sources inform Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Charlotte selected Simpson with the No. 42 overall pick in last month’s draft.
A two-time All-Pac-12 honoree during his three-season stint with the Buffaloes, the 6’0″ Simpson notched career-best averages of 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in 2023/24.
Simpson is most valued for his offensive upside with the club, especially as a scorer and play-maker, but could struggle on the other end as an undersized guard.
He’ll join former two-time ACC All-Defense North Carolina guard Leaky Black among the club’s two-way signings, leaving one open slot.
In the first round of the draft, Charlotte selected 6’9″ former Cholet Basket power forward Tidjane Salaun with the sixth overall pick.