Noa Essenue & Nolan Traoré Join Draft Combine 2025
- The NBA has released the list of invitees for the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, scheduled to take place May 11-18 in Chicago.
- Among the 75 prospects invited are notable names such as Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper.
- Last year, five French players were drafted into the NBA: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun, Melvin Ajinca, and Pacôme Dadiet.
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NBA Draft Combine 2025: Top Prospects Invited to Chicago
The NBA has released the list of invitees for the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, scheduled to take place May 11-18 in Chicago. The event will be held at the Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis.
Key Prospects and International talent
Among the 75 prospects invited are notable names such as Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper. A strong contingent of international players,including several from france,will also participate. Noa Essengue, Nolan Traoré, Joan Beringer, Maxime Raynaud, and Noah Penda are among the French players invited.
Last year, five French players were drafted into the NBA: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun, Melvin Ajinca, and Pacôme Dadiet.
Combine activities: Physicals,Medicals,and Skill Assessments
The NBA Draft Combine serves as a crucial evaluation opportunity for NBA teams. Invited players are generally required to attend and participate in various assessments. However, the NBA may grant exceptions for players competing abroad in ongoing championships, allowing them to complete combine activities at a later date.
The combine includes thorough medical evaluations,encompassing medical history reviews,biomechanical and functional examinations,and physical measurements. While players must participate in shooting drills, participation in 5-on-5 scrimmages and similar exercises is optional.
List of Invited Players
Below is a list of players invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine:
| Player | University/Club |
|---|---|
| Be Almansa | Perth (Australia) |
| Neoklis Avdalas | Peristeri (Greece) |
| Ace Bailey | Rutgers |
| Joan Beringer | Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) |
| Koby Brea | Kentucky |
| John Broome | Auburn |
| Carter Bryant | Arizona |
| Miles Byrd | San Diego State |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | Florida |
| Nique Clifford | Colorado State |
| Alex Condon | Florida |
| Cedric Coward | Washington State |
| Egor Demin | BYU |
| Eric Dixon | Villanova |
| VJ Edgecombe Jr. | Baylor |
| Noah Essengue | ulm (Germany) |
| Isaiah Evans | Duke |
| Jeremiah Fears | Oklahoma |
| Cooper Flagg | Duke |
| Boogie Fland | Arkansas |
| Player | University/Club |
|---|---|
| Be Almansa | Perth (Australia) |
| Neoklis Avdalas | Peristeri (Greece) |
| Ace Bailey | Rutgers |
| Joan Beringer | Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) |
| Koby Brea | Kentucky |
| John Broome | Auburn |
| Carter Bryant | Arizona |
| Miles Byrd | san Diego State |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | Florida |
| Nique Clifford | colorado State |
| Alex Condon | Florida |
| Cedric Coward | Washington State |
| Egor Demin | BYU |
| Eric Dixon | Villanova |
| VJ Edgecombe Jr. | Baylor |
| Noah Essengue | ulm (Germany) |
| Isaiah Evans | Duke |
| jeremiah Fears | Oklahoma |
| Cooper Flagg | Duke |
| Boogie Fland | Arkansas |