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UNC Product Leaky Black Draws First NBA Start Leaky Black, an undrafted UNC basketball talent, has seen a usage bump since once coming up clutch for the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will start Monday Black will make his first career start against the Lakers on Monday, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact The Hornets continue to shuffle their starting lineup while dealing with numerous injuries. Black hasn't played more than 20 minutes in a game this season and has scored in double figures just once.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in, knocks down Black chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 18 minutes during Friday's 126-106 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Black has compiled just 130 minutes of action across 18 appearances for the Hornets in total this season, but the 3&D wing looked the part Friday. A five-year collegiate player at North Carolina, Black shot 32.6 percent on 2.6 threes per game in his final campaign, so a larger sample size is needed to determine his offensive viability.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in rotation Saturday Black closed Saturday's 134-122 loss to the Jazz with three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) over seven minutes.

Impact Black played seven minutes in the loss, seeing action for the fourth straight game. Despite having cracked the rotation in recent times, Black has struggled to have any sort of tangible impact, especially in terms of fantasy numbers. Simply put, there is no reason to consider him a viable fantasy asset.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets vs Timberwolves: Brandon Miller and Leaky Black Postgame Media Availability

Hornets vs Timberwolves: Brandon Miller and Leaky Black Postgame Media Availability

JANUARY 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Back in NBA The Hornets transferred Black from the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Saturday.

Impact Black was briefly transferred to the G League on Saturday to practice with the swarm before heading back to the NBA. However, he is unlikely to receive significant playing time for Charlotte.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to G League The Hornets transferred Black to the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Saturday.

Impact Black hasn't played for the Hornets since Nov. 28. The rookie forward should see extended playing time in the G League to aid with his development.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to NBA The Hornets transferred Black from the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Black is averaging 1.3 points in 4.3 minutes across his previous four NBA appearances this season. He is unlikely to make a significant impact on Charlotte's rotation.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to NBA club Charlotte transferred Black from the G League's Greensboro Swarm to the NBA club Friday.

Impact Black continues to bounce back and forth between the G League and NBA club, which isn't surprising given he's operating under a two-way contract. He's made four NBA appearances this season, averaging 1.3 points and 4.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Tar Heel Flirts With Triple-Double in Greensboro It’s been a week of firsts for UNC basketball alum Leaky Black. On Sunday, he recorded his first points in the NBA. Then, on Friday night, t...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UNC Alum Leaky Black Records First NBA Buckets Leaky Black, who went undrafted this summer but signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets and is UNC basketball’s only current NB...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Set to make preseason debut Black (ankle) is available for Thursday's preseason game versus the Celtics.

Impact Black will make his preseason debut Thursday after missing the previous three contests with an ankle injury. Black will split time between the NBA and G League this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Thursday Black (ankle) implied Thursday morning that he could play in the team's preseason finale against the Celtics, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Black has missed the last three exhibition games due to an ankle sprain but will likely have a chance for a tune-up ahead of the regular season. He went undrafted in June but joined the Hornets on a two-way deal in mid-July.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaky Black Looks to Impact Hornets with Versatility The rookie wing from the University of North Carolina will hope to make his presence felt on and off the stat sheet in his first professiona...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM