Hornets sign rookie center Vernon Carey Jr.

The Charlotte Hornets have signed center Vernon Carey Jr. Drafted by the Hornets with the 32nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the 6-10 Carey played one season at Duke, where he was named USBWA Freshman of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year, while earning Consensus All-American Second Team, All-ACC First Team …