Hornets select Colorado guard KJ Simpson with 42nd pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Simpson is described as an undersized, creative scoring guard.
Colorado guard KJ Simpson drives up court in the second half of a first-round college...
Colorado guard KJ Simpson drives up court in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Florida in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)(Michael Conroy | AP)
Published: Jun. 27, 2024 at 5:20 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Hornets selected Colorado guard KJ Simpson with the No. 42 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday afternoon.

The 6-foot, 187-pound 21-year-old averaged 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists last season with the Buffaloes.

Simpson is described as an undersized, creative scoring guard who helped propel Colorado to two NCAA Tournament wins.