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Charlotte Hornets: 5 potential two-way player to sign

By Jerry Stephens

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - MARCH 03: Notre Dame's Bonzie Colson. The University of Virginia Cavaliers hosted the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on March 3, 2018 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA in a Division I men's college basketball game. Virginia won the game 62-57. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - MARCH 03: Notre Dame's Bonzie Colson. The University of Virginia Cavaliers hosted the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on March 3, 2018 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA in a Division I men's college basketball game. Virginia won the game 62-57. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 14: Joe Chealey #31 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 14, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 14: Joe Chealey #31 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 14, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. Joe Chealey

Chealey has already made a name for himself within the Hornets’ organization. He was a late addition to their Las Vegas Summer League squad but impressed a number of key figures including general manager Mitch Kupchak who praised him during a broadcast. The 6’3 guard put up 6.3 points per game, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in four outings with Charlotte in Vegas.

Joe was undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft out of the College of Charleston. He played four years at the school where he averaged 18 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 3.6 APG during his Senior Season. He was one of the Cougars best players and appeared in 34 games (34 starts) for the team where he shot 39.3% from the field, 34.8% from three, and 85.8% from the charity stripe.

After losing Marcus Paige, Charlotte and Greensboro could use a point guard to replace his production and roster spot. J.P. Macura is a forward and adding point guard depth may be a priority for the team. If that’s the case, then Chealey seems like the sure-fire option.

He’s already a bit familiar with the system and worked with a few of the Hornets’ coaches. Mitch Kupchak already likes his game so Joe would be the easy choice here. The only question is if Charlotte wants a big man to replace Mangok Mathiang instead of a guard or forward.

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