2026 NBA draft combine: Top scrimmage performers from Day 1 in Chicago
Baylor sophomore Cameron Carr was among the top performers from the first day of scrimmages at the 2026 NBA draft combine on Wednesday in Chicago, Illinois. The 70-plus prospects hit the court for the first time on Monday for measurements, strength and agility testing, shooting drills and other exercises throughout the week-long event at the Winstrust Arena. The group will wrap up 5-on-5 on Thursday.
The players who agreed to participate in scrimmages were split into four teams, with several possible first-round picks taking the court. The competition has helped prospects improve their draft stock with strong performances over the years. Rookie Wire examined some of the standouts from the first day of action, including a few players who have already withdrawn from the competition after dazzling performances.
Cameron Carr, Baylor Carr is viewed as perhaps the biggest winner of the draft combine, after registering a 30-point performance on Wednesday. He also added seven rebounds and two blocked shots, while knocking down six of his 12 3-point attempts in nearly 27 minutes. The 6-foot-4 guard was also tied for the second-highest max vertical jump , recording a 42 1/2-inch mark in the testing earlier this week.
He also measured in with a 7-foot, 3/4-inch wingspan, representing one of the largest plus-differentials. Carr entered the week considered a possible late first-round pick, and likely put himself firmly in the mix as a possible lottery selection after his performances. He unsurprisingly withdrew from the competition and will look ahead to workouts and interviews.
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