On June 1 , 2017 , the Hornets were ranked No. 4 in Street & Smith 's National Preseason Ranking Poll .
On June 1 , 2017 , the Hornets were landed in the same spot by Lindy 's Sports on June 23 , 2017 .
On June 1 , 2017 , the Hornets were ranked No. 4 in Street & Smith 's National Preseason Ranking Poll , and landed in the same spot by Lindy 's Sports on June 23 , 2017 .