Hornets draft Hannes Steinbach with 14th overall pick in 2026 NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets selected center Hannes Steinbach as the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Steinbach, coming off a standout freshman season at Washington, averaged 18.5 points and 11.8 rebounds. He led the NCAA in rebounding and set a Big Ten record for freshmen with 22 double-doubles. Steinbach debuted in summer league, averaging 15.8 points and 9.2 rebounds before the upcoming regular season begins.
- •Steinbach was a third-team All-Big Ten selection at Washington.
- •He averaged 15.8 points and 9.2 rebounds in summer league.
- •He became Washington's highest draft pick since 2017.
- •Steinbach previously represented Germany in the U19 Basketball World Cup.
- •Hornets are counting on Steinbach to have a productive rookie year.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — 5 fun facts: Get to know Hornets' Hannes Steinbach before rookie season
"As the 14th overall pick in the draft, Hannes Steinbach joins the Hornets after a productive freshman campaign at Washington.
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