Danny Wolf misses the start of the season after injuring his ankle in a shootout

Wednesday marked the long-awaited debut in the NBA Brooklyn Nets‘ historical beginner’s class. However, one of the team’s record five first-round picks was a surprise scratch. Danny Wolff sprained his left ankle during the scrimmage and was ruled out The Nets lost 136-117 to the Charlotte Hornets.

Wolff was Brooklyn’s last pick in the June draft in 27th place. The big man dazzled last season at Michigan, averaging 17.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 49.7 percent shooting from the field and 33.6 percent from three.

Wolff’s combination of possession, playmaking and shooting has been effective against NBA competition this preseason. The 21-year-old impressed during a pair of matches against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. He averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 6-of-9 shooting from the field and 3-of-3 from three in 13.0 minutes per game.

Danny Wolf will miss the Nets’ season opener with a sudden ankle injury

It’s unclear whether Wolff, who spent time at forward and center during training camp, would have played Wednesday had he been available. The Nets they have Nic Clacton and Day’Ron Sharp at center, while Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney man the power forward spot. However, head coach Jordi Fernandes played all 13 available players against Charlotte.

Rookie Ben Saraf started as the point guard over Egor Deminwhich returns after tearing the plantar fascia. Saraf scored eight points on 2-of-7 shooting in 20 minutes. He added seven rebounds with four assists and zero turnovers. Demin, meanwhile, had 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and two turnovers on 4-of-6 shooting from three in 22 minutes.

Drake Powell entered the game late in the third quarter. The 22nd pick played seven minutes, scored two points and grabbed two rebounds while making his only attempt. However, he also sprained his ankle late in the game and did not return.

Nolan Traore played nine minutes, all during the fourth quarter. The French point guard finished with three points and an assist on 1-of-3 shooting.

Wolff’s next opportunity to make his debut will come on Friday during the Nets’ home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.