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How Arizona Wildcats fared at first days of NBA Draft Combine
TL;DR
The NBA Draft Combine began in Chicago, featuring Arizona Wildcats players Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, and Koa Peat. Burries and Peat are projected first-round picks, while Bradley is expected to go late in the second round.
Key points
- NBA Draft Combine started in Chicago
- Arizona players include Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Koa Peat
- Burries and Peat projected as first-round picks
- Bradley expected to go late second round
- Combine runs all week with tests and drills
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The NBA Draft Combine got underway Monday in Chicago, where Arizona’s Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries and Koa Peat performed measurements and drills in front of NBA decision makers.
Burries and Peat are both projected first-round picks, while some mock drafts have Bradley going late second round. Awaka is one of the players participating at the combine looking to make a good final impression, even if his draft prospects are marginal at best.
The combine, which runs all week, provides players with an opportunity to meet with NBA front offices face-to-face in addition to participating in obligatory tests and drills. Bradley is the only Arizona player to compete in 5 on 5 scrimmages, which run Wednesday and Thursday.
For Arizona fans, the major point of interest heading into this week was how Peat would measure up and perform in shooting drills. Suffice to say, Peat didn’t turn many heads with his shooting.
Peat was one of the worst shooters in Monday’s session, making 6 of 25 three-pointers and going 6 of 25 in the spot-up shooting drill. As ESPN’s , “Peat’s shot looked dramatically different from what it did while he was at Arizona, with a slower motion and much lower release point. He didn’t look entirely comfortable with it Monday.”
Q&A
Which Arizona Wildcats players participated in the NBA Draft Combine 2026?
The Arizona Wildcats players participating in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine are Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, and Koa Peat.
What are the draft projections for Arizona's Brayden Burries and Koa Peat?
Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are both projected to be first-round picks in the NBA Draft.
How did Jaden Bradley perform at the NBA Draft Combine?
Jaden Bradley is the only Arizona player competing in the 5 on 5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine, which take place on Wednesday and Thursday.
What is the purpose of the NBA Draft Combine for players like Tobe Awaka?
The NBA Draft Combine provides players like Tobe Awaka an opportunity to make a final impression on NBA front offices through measurements, drills, and face-to-face meetings.
