NBA Coverage

Cox Mill grad Leaky Black signs two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets
After going undrafted in this week's NBA Draft, Black signed a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets, making him the fifth player with roots in North Carolina high school basketball to either be drafted or sign with an NBA team this week.

Southern Durham grad Ricky Council IV signs two-way deal with 76ers
Southern Durham grad Ricky Council IV wasn't drafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, but didn't wait long afterward to sign onto a team.

Farmville Central grad Terquavion Smith signs two-way deal with 76ers
Farmville Central grad Terquavion Smith wasn't taken in the 2023 NBA Draft, but did sign an undrafted free agent deal soon after. Smith played his college basketball at N.C. State, turning pro after his sophomore year.

Piedmont grad Hunter Tyson drafted in second round, traded to NBA champion Denver
Hunter Tyson, after a stellar four-year career at Clemson, was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder just seven picks into the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday (37th overall).

Former Northside Christian player Jalen Hood-Schifino drafted by Los Angeles Lakers
Hood-Schfinio is originally from Pittsburgh but moved to North Carolina in middle school. He first attended Northside Christian in Charlotte, where he was an NCISAA 2A all-state selection in 2019.

14 North Carolina high school basketball alums made the 2023 NBA playoffs
The 2023 NBA Playoffs start this afternoon. The world's top basketball league always features a number of players that were molded in North Carolina. Here's a quick breakdown of the playoff players that who played in N.C. high schools.

These N.C. alumni could be taken in Wednesday's NBA Draft
In what might be the strangest NBA Draft of all time, there are a handful of former North Carolina high school basketball players that could make the cut on Wednesday.

Isaiah Todd signs with G League, opts to skip college
Isaiah Todd has become the second player to jump from high school to the G League this week, signing with the league with the intent of joining its new elite program.

Word of God retires John Wall's jersey during ceremony
NBA All-Star John Wall is back in Raleigh on Saturday as his high school, Word of God Christian Academy, retires his jersey.

Former NC high school players White, Williams selected in NBA Draft
The 2019 NBA Draft is being held on Thursday evening at the Barclays Center in New York and a number of players from North Carolina high schools are possible selections.

These NC high school products could be selected in Thursday's NBA draft
Former Greenfield guard Coby White headlines the class of former North Carolina high school players who could be selected in Thursday's NBA Draft.