DURHAM, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets’ P.J. Hairston received a new court date for his assault charge. Β
Hairston was not in court Friday morning in Durham but his lawyer was there to represent him. Β A judge set the new court date to September 12th. Β
Hairston is accused of punching a high school basketball player, Kentrell Barkley, twice during a pick-up game at a Durham YMCA. Β Hairston faces up to 60 days in jail if he is convicted. Β
Hairston’s agent says Barkley threw the first punch. Β Hairston has had several issues off the basketball court. Β Due to these issues, he lost his NCAA eligibility at the University of North Carolina.
