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Feb 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) reacts after committing a turnover against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Hornets miss out on top-tier prospects in latest NBA Mock Draft

The Hornets do get a good player in this mock, though.

Feb 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) reacts after committing a turnover against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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Hornets miss out on top-tier prospects in latest NBA Mock Draft

The Hornets do get a good player in this mock, though.

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Dec 30, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) runs up court after making a three point basket during the second half against the Columbia Lions at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Dec 21, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) waits to be subbed in during the second half against Princeton Tigers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

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Dec 11, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) shoots a free throw against the Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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Oct 10, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) reacts after a three point basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Tidjane Salaun poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 22, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) reacts in the second half against the Florida Gators in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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