Which schools are best represented at the 2026 NBA draft combine?
The NBA draft combine will feature 73 players in a myriad of drills and basketball situations. These college teams will have the most representation.
'Tis the season, as NBA draft lottery and NBA draft combine headlines dominate the basketball landscape. The league invited 73 prospects to the draft combine, which will be held in Chicago from May 10 through May 17. Three college basketball programs are tied for the lead in NBA draft combine invitees, as Arizona, Arkansas and Houston will each have four players participating.
Arizona Wildcats Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley Brayden Burries Koa Peat Arkansas Razorbacks Darius Acuff Jr. Trevon Brazile Billy Richmond III Meleek Thomas Houston Cougars Chris Cenac Jr. Kingston Flemings Emanuel Sharp Milos Uzan Duke , Illinois, Kentucky , Michigan and Tennessee each have three players slated to participate in the NBA draft combine.
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com/9w2ncpacCe ā NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 1, 2026 Players who would like to retain college basketball eligibility must withdraw from the draft by May 27. Contact/Follow @College_Wire on X and @College_Wires on Threads. Like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of college sports news, notes, and opinions.