NBA Combine 2016: Dates, TV Info, Live Stream and Drills Preview

Teams have more players to evaluate heading into the 2016 NBA draft on June 23, which makes this year’s combine as important as ever.

A rule change has allowed underclassmen to withdraw their names from the draft up to 10 days after the combine and return to school, assuming they don’t sign an agent. This allows players unsure about their futures to enter the combine and get accurate projections from teams before making any decisions. Of course, if they want to end up on draft boards, they better come through with strong performances in Chicago.

From Wednesday through Sunday, most of the top prospects in the class will be participating in a variety of tests, drills and interviews aimed to provide NBA teams with the most accurate information heading into the draft. You can be certain this will create plenty of drama throughout the few days in the Windy City.

You can view the action online at WatchESPN (May 12-13) and NBA.com (May 14-15). 

Preview

More than 70 players were initially invited to the NBA Draft Combine, according to an official release on NBA.com, but as of now a total of 63 players will be in attendance. Luke Winn of Sports Illustrated provided an easy look at those expected to participate:

The NBA released its final list of draft combine participants. Simmons & Sabonis biggest names missing. pic.twitter.com/ZDg3wp2anv

— Luke Winn (@lukewinn) May 5, 2016

Considering many top international players won’t be there as they continue their seasons, there should be a bunch of prospects in Chicago who won’t make the cut on draft day. After all, there are only 60 picks in the two rounds.

Perhaps the most notable player missing from this list is projected top overall pick Ben Simmons out of LSU. While disappointing, it won’t necessary hurt his draft stock considering the last …

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