Darrian “DJ” Young
KeeperEntering 2026
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Carolina Hogs
Carolina · Major League Pickleball
The Carolina Hogs finished the 2026 Major League Pickleball season with a 2–21 record and two standings points after a rebuilding year defined by draft picks, waiver claims and repeated roster changes.
2026 SEASON20FINAL STANDING2–21 REGULAR-SEASON RECORD2 STANDINGS POINTS
LeagueMajor League Pickleball
Carolina eraSince 2024
Current nameSince April 2025
2026 record2–21
Final standingNo. 20 · 2 points
Documented September 15, 2026
Final 2026 Carolina Hogs roster
The Hogs finished the season with Darrian “DJ” Young, Brandon French, Wyatt Stone, Aiko Yoshitomi, Nicole Conard and Abbigal Hatton. Earlier 2026 roster members are documented in the transaction timeline below rather than presented as current players.
Brandon French
Draft pick No. 65February 27, 2026
View player profile →Wyatt Stone
TradeJuly 13, 2026
View player profile →Aiko Yoshitomi
TradeJune 2, 2026
View player profile →Nicole Conard
Waiver claimJune 2, 2026
View player profile →Abbigal Hatton
Waiver claimMay 16, 2026
View player profile →Roster construction
How Carolina’s 2026 roster changed
Draft roster completed
Carolina entered the draft with Ava Ignatowich, Angie Walker, James Delgado and DJ Young, then selected Brandon French and Isabella Dunlap.
Dunlap traded to Miami
The Hogs sent Isabella Dunlap to Miami and received Alli Phillips plus cash considerations.
Walker moves to Dallas
Carolina received Samantha Parker while Angie Walker and cash considerations went to the Dallas Flash.
Hatton arrives through waivers
Carolina claimed Abbigal Hatton and Connor Mogle during Waiver Period 1, releasing Ava Ignatowich and James Delgado.
Midseason rebuild continues
Aiko Yoshitomi and Michael Loyd arrived through trades, while Nicole Conard joined through Waiver Period 2.
Wyatt Stone joins the final six
Carolina acquired Wyatt Stone from Phoenix and sent Michael Loyd plus cash to the Flames, establishing the final roster listed on this page.
From Seattle to Carolina
Carolina Hogs franchise history
Seattle franchise moves to Carolina
The Seattle Pioneers relocated and became Carolina Pickleball Club under owner Tom Dundon.
Carolina Hogs identity introduced
The franchise adopted the Carolina Hogs name and a new regional identity in April 2025.
A rebuilding season
Carolina finished 20th at 2–21 with two standings points after extensive movement across the draft, trades and waiver periods.
2026 regular season
A difficult year centered on rebuilding
FINAL STANDING202 STANDINGS POINTS
Carolina completed its 23-match regular-season schedule at 2–21. MLP’s final standings placed the Hogs at No. 20 with two standings points.
The season is best understood through roster movement. Only DJ Young remained from the four players Carolina initially kept, while trades and waivers reshaped the supporting five positions before the July deadline.
Franchise ownership
The owner behind the Hogs
Tom Dundon
Franchise owner · Carolina Hurricanes owner
CAROLINA ROOTS
Tom Dundon brought the former Seattle Pioneers to Carolina in 2024. The franchise competed as Carolina Pickleball Club before adopting the Carolina Hogs identity in April 2025.
Full-match 2026 footage
Watch the Carolina Hogs
CAROLINA HOGS · MLP
Carolina Hogs vs. New Jersey 5s
2026 MLP Orlando · Group Play Day 1
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Carolina Hogs vs. California Black Bears
2026 MLP Orlando · Group Play Day 1
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League, transaction and franchise records
Sources
01MLP: Carolina Hogs team page↗02MLP: 2026 player keepers↗03MLP: 2026 draft results↗04MLP: 2026 Waiver Period 1↗05MLP: 2026 Trade Window #2↗06MLP: 2026 final standings↗07The Dink: Seattle Pioneers relocate to Carolina↗08The Kitchen: Carolina Hogs rebrand↗09MLP: Carolina Hogs vs. New Jersey 5s↗10MLP: Carolina Hogs vs. California Black Bears↗