April 28: Draft hopeful Rawle Alkins invited to NBA Combine

UA freshman Rawle Alkins has been invited to the NBA Combine next month in Chicago, while it’s unknown if UA sophomore Chance Comanche was. 

Only 70 players typically participate in front of key NBA scouts at the combine, and some top international players do not play, so those without invitations face long odds to become one of the 60 NBA Draft picks.

Alkins and Comanche have declared for the draft without signing with an agent, meaning they have until May 24 to return to Arizona if they want. 

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UA freshman Lauri Markkanen, meanwhile, is certain to be invited but it’s unclear whether he will participate in any form. The Finnish forward is a projected lottery pick with little to gain from playing in the combine.

Draft Express lists Alkins at No. 47 in its 2018 Mock Draft, while Comanche is not listed.