With the 41st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected guard Amari Bailey out of UCLA.
Bailey is an intriguing player this late in the draft. Similar to earlier selection Nick Smith Jr., Bailey was a five star recruit coming out of high school but didn’t quite match the hype in his freshman season. He averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He shot 38.9% from three, but it was on very low volume and he converted just 69% of his free throw attempts. He’s got strong physical tools for a lead guard and was a very strong defender at UCLA.