James Bouknight is an American basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard for the Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born in New York City on September 18, 2000, and played college basketball for the University of Connecticut. Bouknight was selected with the 11th overall pick by the Hornets in the 2021 NBA draft and is known for his scoring ability, athleticism, and ball-handling skills.