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Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) celebrates with Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) as Arizona pulled away late during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Tournament game on March 18, 2017, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona advances to the Sweet 16 with a 69-60 win. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

The NBA Combine takes place May 9-14 in Chicago — and there will be lots of familiar faces from the Pac-12. 

While the list of invitations still isn't final, we do know that at least 17 Pac-12 players have been invited. 

While at least two of them — UA's Lauri Markkanen and UCLA's Lonzo Ball — will not participate, there's still lots more to talk about. 

Here's a breakdown of the Pac-12 stars who received an invitation: 


We will be using abbreviations in this slideshow. Here's the key: 

• PPG: Points per game

• RPG: Rebounds per game 

• APG: Assists per game 

• BPG: Blocks per game 

• SPG: Steals per game 

• FG%: Field goal percentage 

• 3PT%: 3-point field goal percentage 

• FT%: Free-throw percentage 

• MPG: Minutes per game 


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