Former Bison forward Grant Nelson tests well in shuttle at NBA Draft Combine

Former Bison forward Grant Nelson tests well in shuttle at NBA Draft Combine

CHICAGO — Former North Dakota State forward Grant Nelson had six points, three rebounds and two steals Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. The 6-foot-11 Nelson played 18 minutes for Team Williams, which dropped an 83-80 decision against Team Mueller during a scrimmage at the NBA Draft Combine. Nelson, from Devils Lake, North Dakota, played the previous two season for Alabama after starting his college career at NDSU. Nelson is participating in his seco…

Best of Tuesday at the NBA combine: Day 1 standouts, what we're hearing, draft buzz

The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg's play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.

Cooper Flagg enjoyed testing his shooting skills at the NBA draft combine

The presumptive number one pick was feeling good after a series of drills and tests at the NBA draft combine on Tuesday. Cooper Flagg and other top prospects are in Chicago this week for the combine, which is held each year so teams can further assess draft prospects. It’s also an opportunity for those players to increase their draft stock if they can impress scouts, coaches and general managers with their performances in various drills, tests, …

Inside the Combine: Buzz, Breakouts, and Behind-the-Scenes Intel

As we enter the thick of NBA Draft season, trade rumors, draft buzz, and misinformation are flooding social media feeds daily. I prefer to be responsible and make sure I’m on the right side of the rumor mill, so I lean toward the sources I trust—people I’ve built strong personal relationships with over the years. That’s why I spent Day 2 of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago gathering real intel from scouts, executives, and league personnel who ar…

Wisconsin Badgers Basketball: John Tonje Among The Top 5 Shooters In NBA Combine; What Does New Mock Draft Say About His Stock?

Former Wisconsin Badgers star John Tonje was among those who were invited for the combine leading to the NBA 2025 draft and just like what he did for his former team, he showed out. May 13, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg (51) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images He was among the top shooters in the recent camp. Final best shooters at NBA Combine drills (aggregate of all s…