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[Administrator]

Is Wildcats' Prince next to join N.O.?

In the Hornets' first NBA draft in 1988 they selected Rex Chapman of Kentucky. For their first NBA draft in New Orleans the Hornets are again considering a Wildcat, 6-foot-9, 215-pound Tayshaun Prince.

Prince and Chris Jeffries of Fresno State worked out for the Hornets on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C. The Hornets have one draft pick -- 17th overall -- in the June 26 draft.

"(Prince) is really long. He shot the ball extremely well in the workout, and he's got great wingspan," said Bob Bass, vice president of basketball operations. "He's got good hands, and I think he had a nice workout for us."

[KY Kid]

I don't know he would have to play behind Mash.

[Blueblood_Jim]

Well, this is the second year in a row that I have hoped the Hornets would pick up Prince. OF course he did not go pro last year. I tell ya what, the Hornets could have used Prince in this past playoffs when Mash was out. They really need a two guard, but failing that I think Prince would be a good pick for them. And depending on the team, Mash and Prince could be on the court at the same time playing both forward spots. Remember the East ain't that big anymore and a lot of teams play smaller lineups these days

[4uktrey]

If he had to play behind Mash he wouldnt have to make an impact right off giving him time to adjust to the NBA and to get better conditioned. ED

[Bigbluefan]

I would love to see him with the Hornets or Celtics:)

[SuperSport1]

Depending on Kirk Haston and how much he improves over the off season would be a factor in Prince's playing time for the Hornets. Stacy Augmon will not be playing much longer imo. Magloire, Mashburn, and Prince....what a threesome! Kind of like Walker,McCarty, and Delk. That poses a good question:
Which threesome would you want on your team?

Walker,McCarty, and Delk
Magloire, Mashburn, and Prince

[KY Kid]

Magloire, Mashburn, and Prince

[Blueblood_Jim]

ditto

[4uktrey]

Magluire, Mashburn and Prince. ED