Phoenix Suns 2014 NBA Draft Combine Preview

What: NBA Draft Combine

Where: Chicago, Illinois

When: May 14th - May 16th

Watch: Interviews (May 14th on NBATV), Drills/Testing (May 15th-16th ESPNU & ESPN2)

Schedule of Events:

The NBA Combine is the yearly event where 60 of the top NBA prospects get to interview with teams, compete in drills, and submit to physicals and athletic testing.

This year is no different, however, it will be without at least three of the top prospects:  Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Joel Embiid who have chosen to forgo the combine in favor of meeting with individual teams.

This probably won't affect the Suns though, as it's extremely unlikely that Phoenix, who is currently slotted 14th in the lottery, could end up with a top three pick in order to consider any of them.  However, two other potential Suns' draftees also announced they will miss the combine due to ailments:  Adreian Payne (sickness/mono) and Mitch McGary (back problems).

Although the international presence at the NBA Draft Combine is sparse, you will have a chance to see many of them in action as well at the Adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy on June 7-9.

Still, the vast majority of the players who will be considered by the Suns will be in attendance.  Here's a look at the schedule and the full list of players, along with indications of which players could be in the Suns range in the first round of the coming draft.

Participants:

What to Watch:

Besides watching the players identified above, who fit needs for the Suns and could also fall in their range, the combine will give lesser known players, and those from smaller schools, a chance to compete with the big boys, and possibly make a name for themselves and help boost their stock.

The players compete in drills individually, along with other players in their position group.  They also go through physical testing and measurements which help teams identify players with special attributes, and also those with potential red flags.

As such, some players listed will not participate in all the activities and physical testing.  But for those who do, we will get a better understanding of what they can contribute to the team, and how they stack up against their peers.