Charlotte Hornets to Hold Training Camp in Chapel Hill Posted Sep 19, 2019 The Charlotte Hornets announced this week that they will hold their 2019-20 training camp in Chapel Hill at the Dean Smith Center for the second straight preseason. Last year the Hornets also played the Boston Celtics in a preseason game at the Smith Center. It does not appear the Hornets will hold a preseason game in Chapel Hill this season. (Inside Carolina)