Ghanaian center Nathan Mensah has signed a deal with Charlotte Hornets after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft that was held earlier today.
The 25 year old will join the Hornets Summer League roster and get the chance to battle for a spot on Charlotte’s main team for the 2023-2024 season.
This year’s draft was highlighted highly rated French 7 foot 3 inch player Victor Wembanyama who was picked number one overall by San Antonio Spurs.
Mensah had workout sessions with the Hornets in the lead up to the draft and his signing pairs him with number two overall pick Brandon Miller. (Click highlighted text to read full report)
Miller and Mensah faced off in the Round of 16 stage in the 2023 National Basketball Championship that had Mensah’s San Diego State University beat Miller’s University of Alabama 71-64.
Mensah had an excellent showing defensively as he frustrated the high scoring Miller to nine points, six turnovers, 11 rebounds and three assists. Mensah registered four points, five blocks and eight rebounds.
Accra born Mensah, won two Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year awards during his time in college and was instrumental in San Diego State’s shock run to the final of National Basketball Championship.
In his five year college career, the 6 foot 10 inch Mensah who has a 7 foot 4 inch wingspan, averaged 6.6 points, 1.6 blocks and 6.2 rebounds.
Mensah holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing and at the time of writing, Mensah was closing in on completing his Masters degree in Marketing.
The NBA Summer League is a preseason tournament that serves as a big opportunity for young players and veteran players looking to play their way into the NBA to prove themselves.
NBA Writer Michael Scotto announced Mensah’s signing with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a deal with two-time Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year Nathan Mensah, league sources told @hoopshype.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 23, 2023