The NBA has invited 73 prospects to the 2026 NBA Combine in Chicago, May 10–17, spotlighting a deep crop of college standouts, high-upside freshmen and international pros. AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and other leading names will use testing, measurements and on-court workouts to reset draft boards ahead of June’s draft.
2026 NBA Combine invitees: full list (73 players)
The NBA released its official invite list for the 2026 Combine in Chicago, offering teams a concentrated evaluation window before the draft. Below are the invitees, presented alphabetically by the league.
Matt Able — NC State
Darius Acuff Jr — Arkansas
Amari Allen — Alabama
Nate Ament — Tennessee
Christian Anderson Jr — Texas Tech
Tobe Awaka — Arizona
Flory Bidunga — Kansas
Tyler Bilodeau — UCLA
John Blackwell — Wisconsin
Cameron Boozer — Duke
Kylan Boswell — Illinois
Nick Boyd — Wisconsin
Jaden Bradley — Arizona
Trevon Brazile — Arkansas
Maliq Brown — Duke
Mikel Brown Jr — Louisville
Brayden Burries — Arizona
Cameron Carr — Baylor
Chris Cenac Jr — Houston
Rueben Chinyelu — Florida
Ryan Conwell — Louisville
AJ Dybantsa — BYU
Zuby Ejiofor — St. John's
Isaiah Evans — Duke
Jeremy Fears Jr — Michigan State
Kingston Flemings — Houston
Ja'Kobi Gillespie — Tennessee
Allen Graves — Santa Clara
Keyshawn Hall — Auburn
Juke Harris — Wake Forest
Joshua Jefferson — Iowa State
Morez Johnson Jr — Michigan
Alex Karaban — UConn
Jack Kavil — Alba Berlin (Germany)
Sergio de Larrea — Valencia (Spain)
Tobi Lawal — Virginia Tech
Yaxel Lendeborg — Michigan
Karim Lopez — New Zealand Breakers (Australia)
Aday Mara — Michigan
Nick Martinelli — Northwestern
Baba Miller — Cincinnati
Dillon Mitchell — St. John's
Milan Momcilovic — Iowa State
Malachi Moreno — Kentucky
Izaivah Nelson — South Florida
Tyler Nickel — Vanderbilt
Ebuka Okorie — Stanford
Felix Okpara — Tennessee
Ugonna Onyenso — Virginia
Otega Oweh — Kentucky
Koa Peat — Arizona
Darryn Peterson — Kansas
Labaron Philon Jr — Alabama
Jayden Ouaintance — Kentucky
Tarris Reed Jr — UConn
Billy Richmond III — Arkansas
Richie Saunders — BYU
Emanuel Sharp — Houston
Braden Smith — Purdue
Hannes Steinbach — Washington
Bennett Stirtz — Iowa
Andrej Stojaković — Illinois
Peter Suder — Miami (OH)
Luigi Suigo — Mega (Serbia)
Dailvn Swain — Texas
Tyler Tanner — Vanderbilt
Meleek Thomas — Arkansas
Bruce Thornton — Ohio State
Milos Uzan — Houston
Henri Veesaar — UNC
Keaton Wagler — Illinois
Caleb Wilson — UNC
Tounde Yessoufou — Baylor
Top prospects to watch
AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer headline the list as expected; both enter the Combine with established draft pedigrees and athletic profiles that teams will measure closely. Darryn Peterson’s inclusion is significant for evaluators tracking shot creation and defensive versatility. Koa Peat and Ugonna Onyenso are two high-upside freshmen whose physical testing and positional fit will determine their draft stock trajectory.
Why these measurements matter
The Combine is less about surprises and more about confirmation: wingspan, verticals, agility drills and positional shooting percentages either validate or complicate what scouts see on tape. Players already projected in the first round can gain separation with elite testing; for fringe prospects, a strong week can generate late-first or early-second-round interest.
Program and international representation
The invite list leans heavily on power-conference standouts and programs known for NBA-caliber development — Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan and others. The presence of international pros and players from European clubs underscores continued globalization of the draft pipeline, with names like Jack Kavil (Alba Berlin), Sergio de Larrea (Valencia) and Luigi Suigo (Mega) offering pro experience that intrigues teams.
What this means for teams
Teams will use Chicago to reconcile medical reports, interview prospects, and evaluate competitive instincts in 5-on-5 settings. Front offices covet clarity on positionless fit and two-way potential; the Combine accelerates decisions on trade-downs, pick targets and pre-draft workouts.
What to expect next
Expect targeted pre-draft workouts to follow the Combine for standout performers, while some invitees may head back to improve draft stock through film work or additional team workouts. The Combine’s output will be a key input ahead of final mock drafts and June’s draft board positioning.
Combine details
Event: 2026 NBA Combine Dates: May 10–17 Location: Chicago
Takeaway
This year’s invite list mixes high-ceiling freshmen, tested college veterans and international pros — a rich pool that will help teams finalize evaluations.
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The Combine won’t create stars, but it will sharpen profiles and force clearer decisions as the 2026 NBA Draft looms.
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