The NBA Draft Combine is just getting started, but a number of players have already taken advantage of the spotlight with strong showings on Thursday.
While scouts have already formed their opinions on many of the prospects in this year's class, this week in Chicago can change a lot. Between measurements, interviews, athletic testing and five-on-five scrimmages, there are plenty of opportunities to rise (or fall) on draft boards.
It took only one day of real action for a handful of players to improve their stock with impressive performances in one or more of these areas. These prospects are the ones who especially separated themselves from the pack and will benefit in June.
Robert Carter Jr., PF, Maryland
A productive yet inconsistent career at Georgia Tech and Maryland has made Robert Carter Jr. an intriguing prospect. However, Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report doesn't have any doubt the forward will hear his name called on June 23 after his showing Thursday:
Carter was the best player on the floor in the first half of his scrimmage, scoring 19 points ...
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NBA Combine 2016: Prospects Who Boosted Their Stock After Thursday’s Drills
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