Emerging Australian signs NBA deal

Australian guard Max Mackinnon has reportedly signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, according to ESPN.

Mackinnon, 22, played five games for the Brisbane Bullets in the Hungry Jack’s NBL22 Season, before a successful four-year college career.

The son of NBL legend Sam, Mackinnon averaged 15.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists for LSU in his most recent season in the NCAA.

NBL Next Stars Karim Lopez and Malique Lewis were selected with picks 21 and 60 respectively at the NBA Draft.