For some, it's a way to gain some confidence, while for others, it could be a nerve-wracking situation, as it's their first look on the big stage. With that in mind, let's grade how each Hornets rookie performed in their opening win versus the Utah Jazz.

Liam McNeeley registered a double-double on Friday to tip off the NBA Summer League, helping the Hornets defeat the Jazz in Las Vegas.

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz in their first Las Vegas Summer League game on Friday, 111-105. Liam McNeeley, the Hornets’ rookie first-round draft pick, helped steer the ship in a tight one, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.