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Former North Carolina forward Leaky Black signs two-way contract with Hornets

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Former North Carolina forward Leaky Black, who went undrafted this year, has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced.

Black was named to the ACC All-Defensive team last season for the second straight year after averaging 7.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals. He became one of three Tar Heel players to earn the award multiple times and was a runner-up for ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

He set the program record for games played over his five seasons (155).

The 6-foot-8 Black debuted with the Hornets in summer league, averaging 2.