The 2025 NBA Draft Combine is already transforming Chicago’s Wintrust Arena into the epicenter of basketball’s future, as hundreds of scouts, coaches, and executives descend upon the Windy City.
As the echoes of sneakers on hardwood fade on May 18, performances will speak. Who soared above expectations, which shooters cemented their reputations, and which under-the-radar prospects forced teams to reconsider their draft boards?
Whether you’re tuning in for Cooper Flagg’s vertical leap or the 1-on-1 interviews that could sway draft stock, here’s your definitive guide to watching every moment of the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.
Brief on the 2025 NBA Draft Combine
The NBA Draft Combine is an annual pre-draft showcase giving prospects a final chance to impress team decision-makers before the late June draft. Over eight days in mid-May, invitees go through a series of evaluations:
- Athletic testing
- Physical measurements
- Shooting drills
- 5-on-5 scrimmages
- Interviews and medical exams
For 2025, the main Combine is being held at Wintrust Arena and the adjacent Marriott Marquis in Chicago from Sunday, May 11, through Sunday, May 18.
This immersive environment marks the unofficial kickoff to offseason roster building, as teams start laying groundwork for draft-night trades and free agency negotiations all under one roof.
Dates, Location, and New Participation Rules
- Dates: Sunday, May 11 through Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Location: Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis, Chicago, Illinois
For the first time, all invitees are required to attend and fully participate in the event, ensuring no standout performance goes unseen. This new rule increases transparency and gives teams a comprehensive look at each player’s skill set and physical tools.
2025 NBA Draft Combine Broadcast and Streaming Details
Television
- ESPN2: Live coverage of the marquee athletic testing session, including vertical jumps, bench press, lane agility, and sprint drills, on Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. ET
- NBA TV: Select sessions (shooting drills, scrimmages, and expert commentary) throughout the week for cable subscribers
Streaming
- ESPN+: Live stream of the May 14 testing session via the ESPN app or website
- Disney+: Concurrent streaming of the May 14 session for Disney+ subscribers
- WatchESPN: Mobile and smart TV access to the ESPN2 feed
- NBA League Pass: Coverage of workouts, shooting drills, and scrimmages, subject to regional blackouts (International fans should check local listings for NBA League Pass and regional rights.)
- Sling TV (Sports Extra add-on): Includes live streams of ESPN2 and NBA TV feeds without cable
Additional studio analysis and breakdowns will air across ESPN’s NBA studio shows, including “NBA Today” and “The Jump,” immediately following the live broadcasts.
Key Dates and Schedule Highlights
- May 11–13: Initial medicals, measurements, and interviews (closed to the public)
- May 14 (2 p.m. ET): Live broadcast of athletic testing on ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+
- May 15–17: Shooting drills, position-specific workouts, and optional scrimmages; select sessions streamed via NBA League Pass
- May 18: Final team interviews and wrap-up sessions
Don’t forget: The NBA Draft Lottery takes place Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN –where teams will find out who picks first in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25–26 in Brooklyn.
NBA Prospects To Watch and What To Expect
While every invitee is worth watching, several prospects have drawn pre-event buzz.
- Cooper Flagg (Duke)
- Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
- Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
- VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)
- Tre Johnson (Texas)
- Kon Knueppel (Duke)
- Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida)
Keep an eye on potential risers — prospects with standout numbers like a sub-10% body fat or a 40-inch vertical can vault into the first round. Conversely, underwhelming performances may push teams to schedule private workouts or conduct deeper evaluations before draft night.
Full List of 2025 NBA Draft Combine Participants
- Izan Almansa (Perth – Australia)
- Neoklis Avdalas (Peristeri, Greece)
- Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
- Joan Beringer (Cedevita Olimpija, Slovenia)
- Koby Brea (Kentucky)
- Johni 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 (Baylor)
- Noa Essengue (Ulm, Germany)
- Isaiah Evans (Duke)
- Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)
- Cooper Flagg (Duke)
- Boogie Fland (Arkansas)
- Rasheer Fleming (St. Joseph’s)
- Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)
- Hugo González (Real Madrid, Spain)
- PJ Haggerty (Memphis)
- Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
- Ben Henshall (Perth, Australia)
- Kasparas Jakučionis (Illinois)
- Sion James (Duke)
- Tre Johnson (Texas)
- Kam Jones (Marquette)
- Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton)
- Karter Knox (Arkansas)
- Kon Knueppel (Duke)
- Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)
- Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB)
- RJ Luis Jr. (St. John’s)
- Khaman Maluach (Duke)
- Bogoljub Markovic (Mega Beograd, Serbia)
- Alijah Martin (Florida)
- Liam McNeeley (Connecticut)
- Jalon Moore (Oklahoma)
- Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina)
- Grant Nelson (Alabama)
- Asa Newell (Georgia)
- Otega Oweh (Kentucky)
- Dink Pate (Mexico City, G League)
- Micah Peavy (Georgetown)
- Noah Penda (Le Mans, France)
- Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn)
- Labaron Philon (Alabama)
- Drake Powell (North Carolina)
- Tyrese Proctor (Duke)
- Derik Queen (Maryland)
- Maxime Raynaud (Stanford)
- Jase Richardson (Michigan State)
- Will Riley (Illinois)
- Michael Ružić (Joventut, Spain)
- Hunter Sallis (Wake Forest)
- Kobe Sanders (Nevada)
- Ben Saraf (Ulm, Germany)
- Mark Sears (Alabama)
- Max Shulga (VCU)
- Javon Small (West Virginia)
- Thomas Sorber (Georgetown)
- Adou Thiero (Arkansas)
- John Tonje (Wisconsin)
- Alex Toohey (Sydney, Australia)
- Nolan Traore (Saint Quentin, France)
- Milos Uzan (Houston)
- Jamir Watkins (Florida State)
- Brice Williams (Nebraska)
- Darrion Williams (Texas Tech)
- Danny Wolf (Michigan)
- Hansen Yang (Qingdao, China)
- Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane, Australia)
