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NBA draft combine 2023: A complete tracker of player invitations

Rookie Wire took a look at those prospects that have earned invitations to compete in the NBA draft combine and G League Elite Camp.

The NBA pre-draft process is in full swing as prospects work toward achieving the ultimate goal of hearing their names called by Commissioner Adam Silver on June 22.

Reports are beginning to surface of prospects receiving invitations to compete in the draft combine on May 15-21 in Chicago, Illinois. Each year, teams submit a list of players they would like to see invited, typically those with the highest odds of getting drafted.

The event features 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other related on-court exercises. Prospects have the opportunity to improve their draft stock in a competitive environment against their peers.

Last year, 76 players were announced as participants in the event.

The G League Elite Camp will take place in Chicago on May 13-14 with players competing in front of NBA and G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives. The top performers will also be invited to perform in the draft combine.

The official list of participants for both events has yet to be unveiled.

Those underclassmen that filed as early entry candidates will also have the chance to interview with teams and gain feedback on their draft positioning. The information will be helpful in forming their decisions on staying in the draft or returning to school before the May 31 deadline.

Rookie Wire took a look at those prospects that have reportedly earned invitations to compete in the combine and G League Elite Camp. The list will be updated as more names emerge.

Last Update: May 14, 11:15 p.m. EDT

Report: DaRon Holmes II declared for the draft ahead of the deadline

Holmes led the A-10 in blocked shots and field-goal percentage and was first in the country in dunks.

Dayton sophomore DaRon Holmes II on Sunday reportedly declared for the 2023 NBA draft while retaining the right to return to school, according to Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win.

Holmes, who was named to the All-Atlantic 10 first team, averaged 18.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.7 assists on 59% shooting from the field in 34 games. He led the conference in blocked shots and field-goal percentage and was first in the country in dunks (89).

The 6-foot-10 center is considered a potential second-round pick this year with his ability to score in the paint, rebound and defend at a high level. He also projects to develop into a big man who can space the floor with an improved jump shot.

Holmes declared for the draft just before the early entry deadline on Sunday and will have the opportunity to gain feedback from teams during the pre-draft process. He will likely be among those prospects invited to compete in the draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.

He will have until May 31 to withdraw from the draft and return to school.

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Dayton center DaRon Holmes quietly declared for NBA draft while maintaining NCAA eligibility

DaRon Holmes II is one of the most intriguing big men in this draft class.

Dayton Flyers big man DaRon Holmes II submitted paperwork as an early entry candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft.

As a sophomore, Holmes averaged 18.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. The former Atlantic-10 Conference Rookie of the Year made All-A-10, All-A-10 Defense, and A-10 Conference Tournament MVP.

Holmes is officially testing the waters of the 2023 NBA Draft with the option to return to college. The big man will retain his NCAA eligibility, someone with knowledge of the situation told For The Win.

Underclassmen had until April 23 to submit their paperwork. The early entry withdrawal deadline for underclassmen that wish to maintain their collegiate eligibility is May 31.

That means Holmes will have until the end of next month to decide whether he wishes to stay in the draft or return to college.

NBA draft prospects will have a more clear picture of their potential trajectory after the G League Elite Camp (May 13-14) and the NBA Draft Combine (May 15-21) in Chicago.

Holmes could potentially join New York’s Obi Toppin to become just the second player from Dayton to hear his name called in the first round of the NBA Draft since 1979.

Holmes had the second-most dunks (89) of all Division 1 prospects last season, per Bart Torvik. He was also one of the most efficient players in college basketball when rolling to the rim after ball screens and he was one of the leaders in shooting fouls and floor fouls drawn.

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Projections for every pick post-March Madness

Rookie Wire took a look at where the next draft class stands following the NCAA Tournament.

The NBA pre-draft process is in full swing as prospects around the world prepare to transition to the next level.

Teams around the league will begin hosting private workouts in the coming weeks as they finalize their draft boards. There will be various pro days on the radar and, of course, the draft combine and G League Elite Camp next month in Chicago, Illinois.

Underclassmen have until April 23 to declare for the draft. Several notable players have already decided to return to school, including Kyle Filipowski, Harrison Ingram, Baylor Scheierman and Kel’el Ware. Others are still mulling over their decisions.

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With players still in the process of making decisions, some prospects were excluded from this mock draft because they are projected to return to school next season. However, most players projected to be drafted have already announced their decisions.

Rookie Wire took a look at where the draft stands following the NCAA Tournament. It is important to note that team needs were not necessarily taken into account with each pick. The projections are rather a look at where each individual player stands at this point of the process.

Note: The order of the draft was pulled from Tankathon as of April 14. The draft will have only 58 picks this year because the Bulls and 76ers were stripped of their second-round picks by the NBA due to tampering violations.