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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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.

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Several top college basketball players shared their thoughts on entering the 2026 NBA Draft or returning to school during interviews at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week. The May 27 deadline looms for underclassmen deciding whether to stay in the draft pool.

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The 2026 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn concluded with several college standouts left undrafted. Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa first overall while Milwaukee Bucks took Malique Lewis at pick 60.

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The NBA released its early entry list for the 2026 draft on Monday, featuring just 71 underclassmen—the lowest number since 2003. USC guard Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, entered without a public announcement but reportedly withdrew hours later to return for his sophomore season. Top prospects like Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer declared in the final days.

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