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USC’s Jacob Cofie Invited to NBA Combine After Impressing in G League Combine
TL;DR
USC forward Jacob Cofie has been invited to the NBA Combine after impressing at the G League Combine. He is one of five prospects to receive this invitation and the only USC player included this year.
Key points
- Jacob Cofie invited to NBA Combine
- Impressed scouts at G League Combine
- Only USC player invited this year
- Combine taking place in Chicago
- Early entry candidates can maintain NCAA eligibility
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USC men’s basketball forward Jacob Cofie earned an invitation to the NBA Combine after impressing scouts at the G League Combine over the weekend. Cofie is one of five prospects to earn an invitation to the NBA Combine, alongside Rafael Castro, Bryce Hopkins, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Aaron Nkrumah.
The NBA Combine is taking place this week until Sunday in Chicago. Cofie is the only USC player that was invited to the combine this year.
Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Jacob Cofie (6) blocks a sjot by Oregon Ducks forward Sean Stewart (13) in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Cofie, guard Alijah Arenas and center Gabe Dynes were the three USC players listed as early entry candidates for the draft in April. Early entry candidates can maintain NCAA eligibility if they withdraw from the draft by May 27.
Arenas reportedly withdrew from the draft and will return to USC next season. Meanwhile, Dynes has yet to withdraw his name from the draft but did not earn an invitation to the G League Combine nor the NBA Combine. Therefore, Dynes will likely withdraw his name and return to college basketball next season.
Q&A
What did Jacob Cofie do to earn an NBA Combine invitation?
Jacob Cofie impressed scouts at the G League Combine, leading to his invitation to the NBA Combine.
Who are the other players invited to the NBA Combine alongside Jacob Cofie?
The other players invited are Rafael Castro, Bryce Hopkins, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Aaron Nkrumah.
What are the implications for Jacob Cofie if he withdraws from the NBA draft?
If Jacob Cofie withdraws from the NBA draft by May 27, he can maintain his NCAA eligibility.