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Charlotte Hornets: 2021 NBA Draft Big Board Top-75

By Shawn Simmons

CORVALLIS, OREGON - JANUARY 19: Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans shoots a free throw during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum on January 19, 2021 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
CORVALLIS, OREGON - JANUARY 19: Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans shoots a free throw during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum on January 19, 2021 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) /
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Last week, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns four games to two in route to winning their franchise’s first NBA Championship since 1971. Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets will look to add three players to their roster that will help the team in their quest to become consistent playoff contenders with the ultimate goal of capturing the franchise’s first NBA championship.

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During the 2020-21 campaign, the Hornets moved up in the draft lottery to the third overall selection and selected new franchise cornerstone and eventual Rookie of the Year award winner, LaMelo Ball. Charlotte also added a veteran presence to the roster in former Utah Jazz and Boston Celtic star, Gordon Hayward. Those two additions, with the stellar play from the team’s most valuable player Terry Rozier, a breakout season from third-year forward Miles Bridges, and the continued development of Charlotte’s other young players propelled the team to their first postseason play since the 2015-16 season.

With the 2021 NBA Draft just days away, it’s time to present the official Swarm & Sting Big Board. These rankings take into consideration player evaluations from the Swarm & Sting staff as well as scouting reports and feedback from various experts in the industry.

This big board is not specific to the Hornets, nor is a mock draft. This is simply a ranking of the best 75 prospects available in this year’s draft.

To kick thing’s off, here are the Top 25 prospects available on Thursday night:

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

1. Cade Cunningham, G/F, Oklahoma State | Height: 6′ 7″ | Weight: 220

2. Evan Mobley, C, USC | Height: 7′ 0″ | Weight: 215

3. Jalen Green, G, G-League | Height: 6′ 6″ | Weight: 180

4. Jalen Suggs, G, Gonzaga | Height: 6′ 4″ | Weight: 205

5. Scottie Barnes, F,  Florida State | Height: 6′ 9″ | Weight: 225

6. Jonathan Kuminga, F, G-League | Height: 6′ 7″ | Weight: 220

7. Davion Mitchell, G, Baylor | Height: 6′ 1″ | Weight: 200

8. James Bouknight, G, UConn | Height: 6′ 5″ | Weight: 190

9. Keon Johnson, G/F, Tennesse | Height: 6′ 5″ | Weight: 185

10. Moses Moody, G, Arkansas | Height: 6′ 6″ | Weight: 210

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 24: Josh Giddey of the 36ers dribbles the ball during the round 15 NBL match between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena, on April 24, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 24: Josh Giddey of the 36ers dribbles the ball during the round 15 NBL match between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena, on April 24, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) /

11. Josh Giddey, G, Adelaide 36ers | Height: 6′ 8″ | Weight: 205

12. Ziaire Williams, F, Stanford | Height: 6′ 9″ | Weight: 190

13. Jalen Johnson, F, Duke | Height: 6′ 9″ | Weight: 220

14. Kai Jones, C, Texas | Height: 6′ 11″ | Weight: 220

15. Corey Kispert, F, Gonzaga | Height: 6′ 7″ | Weight: 225

16. Chris Duarte, G, Oregon | Height: 6′ 6″ | Weight: 190

17. Trey Murphy, F, Virginia | Height: 6′ 9″ | Weight: 205

18. Franz Wagner, F, Michigan | Height: 6′ 9″ | Weight: 220

19. Jaden Springer, G, Tennessee | Height: 6′ 4″ | Weight: 205

20. Cameron Thomas, G, LSU | Height: 6′ 3″ | Weight: 200

21. Alperen Sengun, F/C, Besiktas | Height: 6′ 9″ | Weight: 240

22. Isaiah Jackson, F/C, Kentucky | Height: 6′ 10″ | Weight: 205

23. Nah’Son Hyland, G, VCU | Height: 6′ 3″ | Weight: 170

24. Joshua Primo, G, Alabama | Height: 6′ 5″ | Weight: 195

25. Isaiah Todd, C/F, G-League | Height: 6′ 10″ | Weight: 210