CHARLOTTE, NC. (WAND) - The Charlotte Hornets have signed former Illini guard and Champaign native Kylan Boswell to a two-way NBA contract.

NBA teams are permitted to have up to 3 players under two-way contracts in their system. Players spend most of their time in the NBA G League, but can be called up to the NBA roster at any time. Signees can be active for a maximum of 50 games at the NBA level. The contract enables the Hornets to maneuver Boswell between both leagues as needed.

Boswell committed to the Hornets following the NBA Draft in late June. During his senior year at Illinois, he averaged 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Boswell also made a name for himself off the ball, widely regarded as one of the top defenders in the country, and his leadership helped Illinois to their first Final Four appearance since 2005.

According to the G League, the annual salary for a two-way Contract is equal to 50% of the NBA minimum salary applicable a player in their first year in the NBA.  If a two-way Contract is signed during the NBA regular season, that amount is prorated based on the number of days remaining in the NBA season.

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