Paul Biancardi Breaks Down The Draft Options For The Hornets

The top 14 picks for next month’s NBA Draft are officially set, as the Hornets officially own both the 14th and 18th selections in the 2026 NBA Draft. Former Horizon League Coach of the Year turned College Basketball Recruiting Analyst for ESPN, Paul Biancardi, joined Kyle Bailey to break down the options for the Hornets.

When it came to his best-case scenario for the Hornets, Paul pointed to Michigan Forward Yaxel Lendeborg as the perfect fit as they could use his scoring ability and IQ to go along with his body type, but if Yaxel is gone, Aday Mara would be the next best option as a high-rate shot blocker standing at 7’3″.

Paul would go on to break down some potential sleepers for the Hornets, and if next year’s class is as bad as some people say.

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