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Advertise With UsThe Charlotte Hornets are officially one month away from the 2026 NBA Draft, and the direction of their board remains as murky as ever. One development, however, offers a glimpse into their process: according to Cody Taylor, the Hornets will host Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz for a pre‑draft workout.
Stirtz, who led Iowa to an Elite Eight appearance this past March, has steadily climbed into first‑round consideration. While teams often draft players they never bring in for workouts, an invitation at least signals genuine interest—especially for a prospect that feels like they have flown under the radar for much of the pre‑draft cycle.
Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has been vocal about his appreciation for this year’s guard class. Could he be the sleeper guard that Peterson targets on draft night?
A recent mock shows Bennett Stirtz heading to the Hornets
CBS Sports’ latest mock draft projects Charlotte selecting Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 14 and circling back for Stirtz at No. 18. Adam Finkelstein describes Stirtz as:
“Stirtz is a highly skilled true point guard with an elite feel for the game. He’s not an overwhelming athlete or defender, but he’s a big-time shooter, ultra-reliable and always in the right spots. Stirtz has an understanding of the game beyond his years. If Charlotte goes big at 14, they’ll likely look for perimeter depth here with Coby White’s upcoming free agency.”