There was hope that when Leaky Black's time at North Carolina was up after the 2022-2023 season, he would be highly-sought after amongst NBA teams.
Black enjoyed a solid offensive jump during his COVID season, averaging a career-high 7.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, but that isn't enough to be a consistent starter in today's NBA.
Despite his prowess as a defensive ace, Black signed a 2-way deal with his hometown Charlotte Hornets – after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. He spent most of last season with Charlotte's G-League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, but appeared in 26 NBA games (three starts) – averaging 2.