DJ Armstrong Jr. signs with Hornets’ G League affiliate

He shot 41.9% from three in his final UMBC season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

What happened: Armstrong signed with the Greensboro Swarm ahead of the 2026-27 season. The guard joins the Charlotte Hornets’ developmental program after earning America East Tournament MVP honors at UMBC.

Why it matters: Greensboro enters the season as the defending NBA G League champion. Armstrong adds perimeter shooting after leading the America East in three-point percentage and makes per game.

By the numbers: Armstrong averaged 13.3 points and 2.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 41.9% from deep in 2025-26. He scored 33 points and made a championship-game-record seven threes in the America East final.

What to watch: Armstrong’s role and roster status will come into focus when Greensboro opens training camp.

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