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Buzz City Beat: Charlotte Hornets interested in Ntilikina, Five prospects to target in draft

By Jerry Stephens

Jan 18, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Ramon Sessions (7) looms to drive past Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) during the second half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-85. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Ramon Sessions (7) looms to drive past Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) during the second half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-85. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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As we get closer to Game Three of the NBA Finals, one of the biggest stories from around the league is Chris Bosh‘s potential return. In this edition of Buzz City Beat, we look at the Charlotte Hornets possibly being interested in drafting Frank Ntilikina, five prospects the team should target in the draft this year and Ramon Sessions to host golf tournament.

Hornets potentially interested in Frank Ntilikina (CharlotteObserver.com)

"The Hornets have the No. 11 overall pick and the front office has expressed a desire to upgrade depth at the point. So considering Ntilikina, a Belgium native, seems a logical move if he lasts to No. 11."

Frank Ntilikina makes perfect sense for Charlotte at No. 11 and he would be a great fit. It will all come down to him still being available at that point as he could very well be selected inside the top-10. If the Frace international somehow falls to the Hornets, they shouldn’t hesitate to pick him. Although prospects like Luke Kennard and Zach Collins are emerging as possible candidates, neither have the upside and superstar potential of Ntilikina.

He not only fills a need for the team as a backup point guard but he also gives them a young player who can become a star in a few years. From the surface, it looks like the Hornets are at least interested in Frank and he is definitely an option for them. A backcourt of Kemba Walker and Ntilkina could be lethal.

Five prospects Charlotte can target in 2017 NBA Draft (FanSided.com)

"Vonleh, as mentioned, is now gone. Meanwhile, Kaminsky has shown flashes, but has yet to look like a lottery pick type talent, especially in terms of consistency. Subsequently, Hornets fans have to hope that the front office doesn’t make the same mistakes in the 2017 NBA Draft. With that in mind, who could the Charlotte Hornets be targeting with the 11th overall pick? These five prospects could all be in play."

Donovan Mitchell, Ike Anigbogu, Justin Jackson, Zach Collins and Luke Kennard are the five players listed. While all are intruding prospects, a few names stand out more than others like Mitchell, Collins and Kennard. As for Anigbogu, I don’t see the Hornets taking him as they don’t really have a need for a center and if they want to take a big man, Zach is the more likely option.

Jackson might be the best possible fit for the Hornets but Kennard has more upside and offers better shooting. If I had to choose one of these five players, it would be Donovan Mitchell. Charlotte has a need for a backup guard who can take some of the scoring load off of Kemba and that’s exactly what the Louisville product brings to the table.

Sessions to host sixth annual golf tournament (MyrtleBeachOnline.com)

"NBA veteran and Myrtle Beach High graduate Ramon Sessions will be in his hometown on June 17 for his sixth annual benefit golf tournament at River Oaks Golf Plantation, and he’ll have some basketball-related prizes."

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This is a great event that the Hornets’ point guard is hosting as the proceeds go to the Myrtle Beach high school athletic department. Credit to Sessions as he does a great job of giving back to those who have helped him. With this event, he is giving back to his hometown and high school. Also, he recently gave $1 million to the University of Nevada for a new practice facility. A quick nugget, Ramon has yet to win his own golf tournament.

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