Event Essentials

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine will take place May 11–18 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena. New league rules require all 75 invited prospects to participate in key activities to maintain draft eligibility, making this the most comprehensive evaluation event in NBA history.

Daily Breakdown

Physical Assessments (May 11-13)

• Body measurements: Height, wingspan, hand size
• Speed tests: 3/4-court sprint, lane agility
• Vertical leap measurements

Basketball Drills (May 14-16)

• Position-specific skill workouts
• Shooting challenges: Spot-up vs off-dribble
• New mandatory 5-on-5 games

Team Interactions (May 17-18)

• Medical evaluations by team doctors
• Formal interviews with front offices
• Final measurements released

Can't-Miss Prospects

Cooper Flagg (Duke)

The 6'9" forward brings 21.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game to Chicago. Scouts call him the most complete two-way prospect since Anthony Davis.

Backcourt Stars

Dylan Harper (Rutgers)

This explosive 6'6" guard averaged 20.1 points and 4.4 assists while shooting 35% from three-point range.

Ace Bailey (Rutgers)

A 6'10" wing shooting 38.8% from deep, Bailey could be this year's draft steal for teams needing perimeter defense.

Watch Live

• TV: NBA TV (May 11-15), ESPN2 (May 16-18)
• Streaming: ESPN+ (full coverage), Fubo (free trial available)

Key Dates

• May 12: Draft Lottery (ESPN, 7 PM ET)
• May 18: Combine concludes
• June 25: NBA Draft in Brooklyn

Why It Matters

This combine could reshape careers - players like UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg (6'9" defensive specialist) and Houston's Milos Uzan (playmaking guard) will decide whether to stay in school or go pro based on team feedback. For franchises like the Jazz and Hornets, it's their first look at potential franchise-changers before draft night.

Quick Facts

• First combine requiring all prospects to play 5-on-5 games
• Medical data shared with all 30 teams simultaneously
• Height measurements now include shoes-on and shoes-off stats