The 2026 NBA Draft Combine commenced in Chicago with initial anthropometric and athletic testing for prospects. Top prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer completed their initial evaluations but will skip the 5-on-5 scrimmages scheduled for later in the week. While the scrimmages are expected to create significant separation among prospects, early testing yielded noteworthy results. UConn's Alex Karaban, a borderline first-round pick, impressed significantly with his shooting drills, showcasing elite performance across multiple shooting tests, and also improved his standing vertical leap since the 2024 combine. Baylor's Cameron Carr, a breakout college star, posted excellent measurements, including a remarkable 8.25-inch difference between his height (6-foot-4½) and wingspan (7-foot-0¾), alongside a top-tier maximum vertical leap, potentially boosting his projection beyond the projected late first-round spot.

Key Points:

- Top prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer completed initial testing but will not participate in the 5-on-5 scrimmages.

- UConn's Alex Karaban excelled in shooting drills, posting top marks in several categories, and showed significant improvement in his vertical leap.

- Baylor's Cameron Carr impressed with elite athletic testing, recording a large wingspan relative to his height and a high maximum vertical leap.

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