Former Clemson forward lands with Hornets summer league roster

Brandon Rink · Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer · Friday, June 21 2019

Former Clemson forward Elijah Thomas will play for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA summer league coming up in July, his agent told ESPN.

The Hornets will play in Las Vegas starting July 5 facing NBA runner-up Golden State at 9 p.m. (NBA TV). They are scheduled to play again on July 7 (San Antonio Spurs - 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2), July 8 (China - 11 p.m. on ESPNU) and July 10 (Chicago - 5 p.m. on NBA TV).

Thomas averaged 13 points per game last season, grabbing 7.8 boards per as well.

He became the seventh Tiger to total 900 points, 600 rebounds and 150 blocks, after originally transferring from Texas A&M after one season.

Former Clemson forward Elijah Thomas will play for the Hornets’ summer league team, agent Derrick Lafayette said.
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