The league announced the 73 prospects who received invitations to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, which should provide plenty of helpful data.
Scouts and executives learn official measurements and athletic testing as as how players perform during interviews and scrimmages. But additionally, the invitation list alone lends helpful context to how evaluators around the league view this draft class.
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Invitations are sent based on votes from each team in the NBA, who select which players they want to get a closer look at before the draft.
Players who did not receive an invite to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine may still earn their way to participation via the NBA G League Draft Combine, which begins two days before.
Full 2026 NBA Draft Combine List
This list is sorted based on consensus rankings from trusted mock drafts and big boards.
Biggest snubs from 2026 NBA Draft Combine
Collegiate prospects who declared as as early entry candidates or have remaining eligibility have until May 27 to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft if they wish to play in the NCAA next season. Players who did not receive NBA Draft Combine invitations are more likely to return to college.
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When is the 2026 NBA Draft Combine?
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine is held in Chicago at Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis.
The NBA G League Combine is from May 8 until May 10. The NBA Draft Combine is May 10 until May 17.
Five-on-five scrimmages typically broadcast on ESPN on Wednesday and Thursday.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Combine invites offer first real clues to 2026 draft board
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