With the draft order now set for the top 14 picks, the NBA turned its attention toward the court at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday to begin analyzing the measurements and skill sets of the 2025 prospects.
Cooper Flagg headlined yet another day of predraft festivities, but the first day of the combine also offered an opportunity for non-lottery and second-round prospects to showcase physical qualities that could see them rise — or fall — on draft boards. The day included physical measurements; athletic tests including the vertical jump, agility drills, sprints and shuttle runs; and shooting drills.
Here’s what we saw and heard on Day 1 of the combine.