The Hornets landed the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, dashing any dreams of capturing top prospect Cooper Flagg. But according to new President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson, the team’s draft board is still rich with talent.

Duke forward Cooper Flagg (2) drives against Arizona forward Trey Townsend (4) during the first half of a Sweet 16 round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Baylor product VJ Edgecombe, who made an impression at the 2024 Olympics, edges out Harper’s Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey on points at No. 3, and the decision seems to hinge on that pair — either Edgecombe or Bailey claims 8 of 10 No. 3 slots and all 10 at No. 4.