Charlotte Hornets select Hannes Steinbach in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets selected former Washington Huskies star Hannes Steinbach with the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24. Steinbach, a 6-foot-11 forward from Würzburg, Germany, averaged 18.5 points and 11.8 rebounds during his single NCAA season. He aims to boost the Hornets' rebounding game, having been recognized for his skill in that area by coach Danny Sprinkle. Charlotte's roster already features young players like Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball, who can share scoring responsibilities, allowing Steinbach to focus primarily on rebounding as a rookie.
- •Steinbach averaged 18.5 points and 11.8 rebounds in college.
- •He was selected 14th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •The Hornets aim to improve their rebounding, where they finished fifth last season.
- •Steinbach is the seventh first-round pick from Washington in 11 years.
- •Charlotte has young scoring options, allowing Steinbach to focus on rebounding.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Washington basketball star selected by Charlotte Hornets in NBA draft
"Washington's brightest star heard his name called in the lottery of the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday night.
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