The league unveiled its roster of 78 individuals invited to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine, slated to run from May 12 to 19 at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. Leading the pack in representation, the UConn Huskies boast five members from their victorious 2024 squad among the invitees.
Donovan Clingan, Alex Karaban, Cam Spencer, Tristen Newton, and Stephon Castle secured their spots as selected participants. Attendance at the combine is compulsory for all those invited, failure to attend rendering them ineligible for the forthcoming June draft. A quintet of UConn athletes secures spots on NBA draft combine’s invitee list:
1 Donovan Clingan
The sophomore center played a crucial role in UConn’s championship campaign this season. Donovan Clingan averaged 13.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocked shots, shooting 63.9% from the floor.
He was the Huskies’ rebounding and blocks leader, taking care of the rim. Clingan is a great but limited offensive player who is better used on the defensive end. The center is a projected lottery pick coming in the top-10.
2 Alex Karaban
Despite declaring for the draft, Karaban maintains his college eligibility.
The forward averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in his sophomore season. He has started in every college game except one and is known for his shooting and defense on the perimeter.
Sports Illustrated calls him an NBA-ready rotational player who can immediately impact any team with experienced veterans. Alex Karaban is a projected late first-round or second-round pick, according to ESPN
3 Cam Spencer
After three years with Loyola Maryland and one year with Rutgers, Cam Spencer transferred to UConn for his fifth year. The guard averaged 14.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists and helped UConn win the title.
He was named for the First Team All-NCAA Tournament, First Team All- East Region and First Team All-Big East. Despite lacking athleticism and height, Spencer is a projected second-round pick solely due to his shooting and passing skills
4 Tristen Newton
The Huskies’ scoring and assists leader, Tristen Newton, averaged 15.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists in his fifth year in college. He spent three years with the East Carolina Pirates before transferring to UConn.
Newton led the Huskies as the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament. The guard was one of the most consistent players in the UConn roster and is a projected second-round pick.
5 Stephon Castle
Freshman Castle averaged 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists at UConn, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 26.7% from the deep. The guard is a projected lottery pick in the top-10 in most drafts.
The unanimous Big East Freshman of the Year is a versatile player who can guard anyone with ease, switching to a facilitator role while also maintaining his offense. The only aspect that might make teams hesitant to take him is his perimeter shooting.
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