Vernon Carey Jr.
Basketball player, Charlotte Hornets
Born
February 25th, 2001
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament. Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Competed in the NBA and contributed to the team's efforts during the regular season.
Played for the Duke Blue Devils
Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets
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