Hornets select Christian Anderson with 18th overall pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets have chosen Christian Anderson with the 18th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Anderson, who was named the Big 12 Most Improved Player, had a breakout sophomore season at Texas Tech, averaging 18.5 points and 7.4 assists per game. The Hornets aim to bolster their roster alongside other young talents like LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, after finishing the 2025-26 season with a 44-38 record. With two draft picks secured, the team plans to enhance their lineup further in free agency, focusing on retaining guard Coby White.
- •Christian Anderson selected 18th overall by Hornets in the NBA Draft.
- •Anderson averaged 18.5 points and 7.4 assists in his sophomore year at Texas Tech.
- •Hornets finished 44-38 in the 2025-26 season, aiming for playoffs next year.
- •Charlotte drafted Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick.
- •Team plans to retain guard Coby White in free agency.
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets Draft Big 12 Most Improved Player With 18th Overall Pick
"The Charlotte Hornets have added another piece to their young core with the 18th overall pick.
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