NBA draft combine begins with key measurements in Chicago

The NBA Draft Combine got underway in Chicago this week as prospects underwent physical testing and shooting drills ahead of the June draft. Early results highlighted several standouts and concerns among top prospects.

Darius Acuff Jr. impressed with his measurements at 6 feet 2 inches without shoes, 186 pounds, a 6-foot-7 wingspan and an 8-foot-2.5 standing reach. The Arkansas guard is now viewed as a strong candidate to be the first true point guard selected, with recent mocks placing him at No. 7 overall to the Sacramento Kings.

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NBA prospects at the Draft Combine in Chicago performing athletic tests and scrimmages.
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NBA Draft Combine opens in Chicago with prospects facing key tests

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Top NBA prospects gathered in Chicago this week for the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. Athletic testing, measurements, scrimmages and interviews will help shape draft stock ahead of the June draft. Several players face critical decisions on staying in the draft or returning to college.

As the NCAA regular season ends, mock drafts for the 2026 NBA Draft spotlight a deep class of freshmen prospects. AJ Dybantsa of BYU leads projections with his scoring prowess, while Darryn Peterson of Kansas and Cameron Boozer of Duke round out the top trio. A SB Nation poll names Dybantsa the most exciting future NBA player to watch.

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Following the record-low 71 underclassmen declarations for the 2026 NBA Draft—the fewest since 2003—CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein has updated his big board, noting numerous projected picks returning to college amid NIL opportunities, impacting the class's depth.

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is set for Sunday, offering 13 teams a shot at the top pick in a highly talented class. Several clubs stand to gain the most from a favorable outcome ahead of upcoming draft reforms.

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The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers followed in the top five. The results set the stage for potential blockbuster trades involving veterans like Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.

Ohio State hosted its NFL pro day on March 25 in Columbus, where top prospects including Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate impressed scouts with their workouts. Safety Caleb Downs skipped the 40-yard dash but shone in positional drills, while wide receiver Carnell Tate displayed smooth route-running and speed. Pittsburgh Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl and scout Jim Ward attended, despite earlier reports of higher attendance.

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Dylan Mingo, a five-star combo guard ranked No. 8 in the class of 2026, announced his commitment to the University of North Carolina on Tuesday during ESPN's First Take. The 6-foot-5 prospect from Long Island Lutheran High School in New York chose the Tar Heels over Baylor, Washington and Penn State. Mingo becomes UNC's second top-25 recruit in the class of 2026, joining Maximo Adams.

 

 

 

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