​Former Washington Huskies standout guard Terrell Brown Jr. will get a shot at earning a spot on an NBA roster in Las Vegas after joining the Charlotte Hornets’ Summer League squad. Brown, who went undrafted following a standout 2021-22 season under coach Mike Hopkins in which he averaged 21.7 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game, has since bounced around overseas and spent portions of the last four seasons in the G League, mostly with Charlotte’s affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.
In 128 G League games, Brown has posted averages of 11.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per contest. Despite those numbers, he faces an uphill climb to secure a regular-season berth with the Hornets. Charlotte’s roster currently presents a crowded field of scoring options even after a dramatic offseason. The team swung a blockbuster trade that sent guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves and saw Collin Sexton depart for the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, but the Hornets did not suddenly become devoid of offensive firepower.
Bringing back reliable scoring options, Charlotte relies on a pair of returning starters in Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, who averaged 20.2 and 18.5 points per game, respectively. Knueppel’s impressive rookie campaign culminated in a runner-up finish for Rookie of the Year. The Hornets also have Coby White in the mix, who contributed 15.6 points per game over 21 appearances with Charlotte last season, providing another reliable scoring option off the bench. With that deep lineup of shooters and ball-handlers, there could still be room for a guard with Brown’s skill set, especially given his propensity to take a high volume of shots. In fact, his time with the Greensboro Swarm saw him average as many as 10.5 field goal attempts per game, underscoring both his confidence and the potential fit in a guard rotation that values scoring versatility.
Brown and forward Hannes Steinbach, whom the Hornets selected with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 draft, are set to make their Summer League debuts this Thursday afternoon, taking the court against the Orlando Magic at 4:30 p.m. PT. The opportunity to showcase their games in Las Vegas could be the catalyst Brown needs to secure a late-roster opportunity or an inviting two-way contract with Charlotte, depending on how he performs against higher levels of competition and how well he adapts to the Hornets’ system.
This recap reflects Brown’s journey from his standout years at Washington to his current pursuit of a foothold in the NBA with the Hornets’ Summer League squad. The path to an NBA roster is never guaranteed, but Brown’s resume, combined with Charlotte’s need for versatile guard play, gives him a real chance to turn Summer League performance into a longer-term opportunity. This report originally appeared on Huskies Wire as part of ongoing coverage of the former Washington star’s bid to join the Hornets for the upcoming season.