CHICAGO — Day 1 of the 2016 NBA combine is complete, and for a number of prospects, Thursday was a success.
After measurements and team interviews on Wednesday, players participated in athletic testing, light drills and five-on-five scrimmaging.
Of course, the majority of projected first-rounders chose to sit out, but that didn't stop dozens of NBA scouts, executives and coaches from filling the gym.
I broke down the notable performances and developments from Thursday's festivities and how they may impact the prospects' 2016 draft stock.
Five-on-Five Notes and Observations
Cheick Diallo (Kansas, PF/C, Freshman)
Diallo was terrific in Thursday's first game, something we rarely said during the season while he rode Kansas' bench.
He played with tons of energy around the basket, where he blocked four shots and threw down a number of easy dunks.
Diallo even added a jump hook in the lane and a jumper falling away in the mid-range.
He's one of the few players who had to have ...
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