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Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

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Champaign, IL (WAND) – Former Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell signed with the Charlotte Hornets as an undrafted free agent Thursday.

Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois’ Final Four run.

This past season, Boswell averaged 12.3 points, 3 assists and 4 rebounds a game.

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