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The NBA Draft Combine runs from May 10 to May 17 in Chicago, featuring 73 invitees including Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic. This event is crucial for players to showcase their skills and improve their draft stock.
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This isn't your typical job interview, tryout or audition. The NBA Draft Combine will attract coaches, agents, NBA executives, scouts, general managers and front-office personnel from all over.
For 73 invitees, this event will make or break some players, solidify their standing among other top draft candidates or bolster their draft stock. They will have an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a who's who of NBA personnel and interview with various NBA teams throughout the week.
The NBA Draft Combine officially started with arrivals and medical evaluations on May 10. It will run through May 17, with events scheduled at the Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis in Chicago.
Iowa State will have two representatives at the NBA Draft Combine this week. For the first time since 2019, two Cyclones received combine invitations, as Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson head to the Windy City to show their talents.
Here is a preview of this week's events:
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against J.P. Estrella #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The NBA Draft Combine takes place from May 10 to May 17, 2023.
Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic are among the notable players invited to the NBA Draft Combine.
The NBA Draft Combine is being held at the Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis in Chicago.
The NBA Draft Combine is significant as it allows players to showcase their skills and potentially improve their draft stock in front of NBA executives and scouts.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Head coach T.J. Otzelberger of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Tamin Lipsey #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones is defended by Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers passes the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Ja'kobi Gillespie #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers is defended by Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers is defended by Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones is defended by Dewayne Brown II #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Jamarion Batemon #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones attempts a shot against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against J.P. Estrella #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against J.P. Estrella #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Head coach T.J. Otzelberger of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Tamin Lipsey #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones is defended by Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers passes the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Ja'kobi Gillespie #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers is defended by Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Bishop Boswell #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers is defended by Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Nate Heise #0 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives to the basket against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones is defended by Dewayne Brown II #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Jamarion Batemon #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones attempts a shot against Nate Ament #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Players also will have interviews with NBA teams throughout the week.
Monday, May 11: Strength and agility tests, shooting drills were held
Tuesday, May 12: Strength and agility tests, shooting drills (continued from Monday)
Wednesday, May 13:
Thursday, May 14:
Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @erapay5.
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