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The 2026 NBA Draft Combine features notable players like Tarris Reed Jr. in five-on-five scrimmages. These events showcase potential first-round talent and allow early entry candidates to improve their draft stock.
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Several notable players, including former UConn star Tarris Reed Jr., will participate in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine five-on-five scrimmages.
While these scrimmages do not include big stars or players projected to hear their name called at the top of the draft next month at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, there is typically first-round talent broadcast on national TV for fans to watch and for front offices to evaluate.
The most interesting players are often the ones who declared as early entry candidates because if they perform well, they can skyrocket on draft boards (like Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams did in 2022) or return to college and make more money in the modern NIL era.
Here’s how the NBA draft combine scrimmage pool breaks down entering this week based on consensus rankings across major draft boards.
Tyler Tanner participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.
These players have the most on the line because they will use feedback to determine whether they return to school or stay in the draft. Kentucky big man Malachi Moreno, who is also an early entry candidate, was originally included on scrimmage rosters but opted not to participate.
Potential first round picks
Notable participants include former UConn star Tarris Reed Jr. and other early entry candidates.
Strong performances in the scrimmages can significantly boost a player's draft stock or lead them to return to college for further development.
Early entry candidates can showcase their skills to potentially rise in draft rankings or leverage their performance for better NIL opportunities.
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine is held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Potential early-to-mid second round picks
Potential mid-to-late second round picks
Jaden Bradley participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.
These players are ranked relatively near the first-round cutoff and can potentially move up with especially strong showings during scrimmage reps. They fall between No. 30 and No. 50 on the consensus rankings. Guaranteed contracts are signed if a player is picked in the first round and sometimes negotiated for early second-round picks, too.
These players have shown occasional NBA traits and are being evaluated on whether they can translate into consistent roles. They fall between No. 50 and No. 65 on the consensus rankings.
Peter Suder participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.
These players are currently outside most consensus rankings but earned combine invites and could raise their profiles this week. These players rank beyond No. 65 on consensus rankings.
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine scrimmages are on Wednesday, May 13, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA draft combine top players in scrimmages, including Tyler Tanner