The first day of scrimmages at the NBA draft combine is in the books, with just over half the players invited to the event participating in five-on-five games in front of executives from across the league.
The caliber of play in these settings is mixed: Few if any players likely to go in the first round play in the scrimmages, and teams of prospects with little to no familiarity with one another trying to mesh on the fly generates somewhat sloppy action. Still, it’s a good chance for players to solidify their draft stock and make an impression in front of an audience of NBA personnel.
Here’s a look at eight standouts from the first day of scrimmages.
