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Draft Prospects Peat, Smith, Wilson Shine in Recent Tests

5/14/2026

Summary

Caleb Wilson Draft

Koa Peat made six of 25 three-point attempts and six of 25 spot-up shots on May 11, 2026 in Chicago.
Purdue guard Braden Smith ranked in the top 25 of three athletic tests, posted two top-five shooting drill finishes on Tuesday, and is projected No. 40 overall by the Boston Celtics.
Caleb Wilson measured 6-foot-9¼ and 211 lb, discussed the Bulls’ SLAP concept on Wednesday, and is viewed as the likely No. 4 pick.

Summary

NBA Draft Combine

The NBA announced on May 1 that 73 prospects earned Draft Combine invitations, with five added after the G League combine.
The collective-bargaining agreement now mandates prospect participation in drills and testing for the third season, making any skip of required portions without valid reasons a cause for draft ineligibility.
Five prospects—Rueben Chinyelu, Aday Mara, Luigi Suigo, and two others—recorded wingspans of at least 7-foot-5, the longest measurements at this combine.

History

Historical Context

The NBA’s Draft Combine has evolved into a league-wide pre-draft showcase, measuring height, wingspan and athletic drills for invited prospects. It includes standing vertical jump, bench press and sprint tests. Mandatory participation began in 2024, echoing the two-round draft format adopted in 1989, and now serves all 30 NBA teams, including the Boston Celtics.

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Caleb Wilson Draft

Koa Peat made six of 25 three-point attempts and six of 25 spot-up shots on May 11, 2026 in Chicago.
Purdue guard Braden Smith ranked in the top 25 of three athletic tests, posted two top-five shooting drill finishes on Tuesday, and is projected No. 40 overall by the Boston Celtics.
Caleb Wilson measured 6-foot-9¼ and 211 lb, discussed the Bulls’ SLAP concept on Wednesday, and is viewed as the likely No. 4 pick.

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