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honordraft The Draft Review - The Draft ReviewThe Draft Review's Honorable Draftees comprise an elite group of basketball players throughout history who were on pace to be drafted by the NBA, but did not make it to the pros due to poor off-court behavior, tragedy, or other unforeseen circumstances.

TDR will bestow the Honorable Draftee title solely on the basis of the individual's performance as a basketball player and the potential they possessed to become a major contributor in the NBA.

Official NBA policy on Draft Day Deals:

NBA teams are prohibited from announcing publicly the terms of any potential trade prior to its official completion via a trade conference call with the League Office. This rule applies throughout the year, including on the night of the NBA Draft.

On Draft night, trades will only be announced by the NBA during the Draft telecast, provided the trade call is completed prior to the end of the Draft. If a trade call is completed after the Draft has concluded, the terms of the trade will subsequently be announced by the teams, as per the usual rule, at a time agreed upon by all teams involved in the trade.

NBA Teams are prohibited from publicly disclosing the player(s) they intend to select in the Draft. All such selections will be announced by the NBA during the Draft telecast.

Teams are allowed to trade future draft picks (first and second round) as they would current players. However, NBA teams are restricted from trading away future first-round draft picks in consecutive years.

Source: Wikipedia, NBA.com

gems The Draft Review - The Draft ReviewThis page was created to pay tribute to players who were notably absent on draft night, yet went on to enjoy solid careers in the NBA. To ensure that this list is truly exceptional, certain guidelines were put into place to achieve high standards that we believe truly honor these players. If this list were open to any and all players who have ever made an NBA roster, it would take away from the prestige. These players are the cream of the crop among all undrafted free agents to ever play in the NBA.

Guidelines

  • Players must play a minimum of 250 career games.
  • Players must have played a minimum of 5 NBA seasons.
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  • Name: National Basketball Association
  • Early Entry timeline: 1971 - Present Day
  • Total Teams: 30 Clubs

Beginning in 1971, underclassmen were allowed to enter the NBA Draft provided they could give evidence of “hardship” to the NBA office. In 1976 the hardship requirement was eliminated in favor of the current Early Entry procedure, whereby any athlete with remaining college eligibility can enter the NBA Draft on the condition that he notifies the league office at least 45 days before the draft. International players could declare eligibility in the calendar year of their 18th birthday, or later.

Starting with the 2006 NBA Draft, the eligibility rules have changed:

1. - All players, regardless of nationality, must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft.

2. - A player who completed basketball eligibility at a U.S. high school, regardless of nationality, must also be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class.

This age limit for draftees is part of the new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union.

The NBA has established two draft declaration dates. All players who wish to be drafted, and are not automatically eligible, must declare their eligibility no later than 60 days before the draft. After this date, prospective draftees may attend NBA pre-draft camps and individual team workouts to show off their skills and obtain feedback regarding their draft positions. A player may withdraw his name from consideration from the draft at any time before the final declaration date, which is 10 days before the draft.

A player who declares for the draft and stays in it loses his college eligibility when he is drafted. He can sign with any agent following an evaluation from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, and if he ends up undrafted, he has the opportunity to return to his school for at least another year only after terminating all agreements with that agent, effective with the 2019 draft; until 2018, college players lost their eligibility when they signed with their agents and stayed in the draft, only to be left undrafted.
 

Before 2016, the NCAA only allowed a player to enter the draft once without losing eligibility, but current NCAA rules now allow players to declare for and withdraw from multiple drafts while retaining college eligibility. The CBA allows a player to withdraw twice.

When a player is selected in the first round of the draft, the team that selected him is required to sign him to at least a one-year contract. Teams own the rights to players selected in the second round for three years, but the teams are not required to sign them.

Source: Wikipedia, NBA.com

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Africa Asia Australia
Eastern Africa 5 Central Asia 1 Oceania 24
Middle Africa 17 Eastern Asia 11 Total 24
Northern Africa 1 Southern Asia 2  
Western Africa 32 Western Asia 30
Total 55 Total 44
Europe North America South America
Eastern Europe 36 Caribbean 54 Latin America 29
Northern Europe 42 Central America 10 Total 29
Southern Europe 147 Northern Amerca 66  
Western Europe 73 Total 130
Total 298  
           
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  • Name: U Sports
  • Former Name: Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
  • Total Members: 56 Colleges
  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
U Sorts Qualifications:
U SPORTS expects that all participants including Member Institutions, Regional Associations, Directors of Athletics (or equivalents), coaches, officials, student-athletes, administrators, Institution Representatives, volunteers, and others connected to our athletic programs and events uphold our core values of honesty, integrity, fair play, sincerity and honourability. All participants shall accept and actively encourage compliance with both the spirit and the letter of the rules governing U SPORTS, and shall ask for clarity on or interpretation of any rule regarding which there is uncertainty.

New members must declare at least two male and two female U SPORTS sports one of which must be a team sport. In the third year and beyond, new U SPORTS Members must declare at least two male and two female U SPORTS sports including one male and one female team sport. The following minimum participant numbers apply for sport declaration in cross country, swimming, track and field and wrestling:

These minimums are required before an institution can use that particular sport as part of their membership declaration. This does not prevent institutions from sending fewer athletes to a Regional Association or U SPORTS championship, but, in that case, the member will not have met the declaration requirement for that sport
Sources: usports.ca, February 2020
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  • Organization: National Junior College Athletic Association
  • Total Members: 450 Basketball Programs
  • Located: Charlotte, NC
Division I Qualifications:
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) oversees three divisions of junior college sports: Division I, Division II, and Division III. These divisions provide varying levels of athletic opportunities and scholarships for student-athletes.

In NJCAA Division I, schools typically offer more scholarships and have larger athletic programs. Eligibility requirements may include high school graduation or its equivalent, along with maintaining a certain number of credit hours each semester.

NJCAA Division II schools have smaller athletic programs and fewer available scholarships compared to Division I. The eligibility criteria for Division II are similar to Division I, focusing on academic standards and credit hour completion.

In NJCAA Division III, athletic scholarships are usually not offered, with an emphasis on the overall college experience and balancing academics and athletics. Eligibility requirements are generally less strict than those in Division I and II but still include academic standards and may require students to complete a minimum number of credit hours.

It's crucial to understand that eligibility requirements can vary among junior colleges and sports within the NJCAA. Prospective student-athletes should contact their chosen junior college's athletic department for specific information regarding eligibility and scholarship opportunities in their sport.

Furthermore, students considering transferring to a four-year institution after attending a junior college should be aware of the NCAA's transfer rules and academic eligibility criteria, which can apply when moving to a Division I or II program. These criteria may involve maintaining a minimum GPA, standardized test scores, and completing a certain number of college-level courses.
Sources: NJCAA Handbook, September 2023

 

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  • Name: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Total Members: 230 Colleges
  • Location: Olathe, Kansas

Active membership in the NAIA is open to fouryear colleges and universities, and upperlevel, twoyear institutions in the United States and Canada that award the bachelor’s (baccalaureate) degree, or its equivalent. Active members must be notforprofit organizations and (for members in the United States) fully accredited by one of the six established regional accrediting bodies. Associate membership is available to fouryear colleges and universities, and twoyear institutions in the U.S. and Canada that award bachelor’s degree(s) but do not hold full accreditation by one of the six institutional accrediting bodies. The NAIA does not require a minimum number of sponsored varsity sports. Consistent with the association’s philosophy of institutional autonomy, active members are permitted to make decisions about sports sponsorship consistent with their institution’s mission and overall budgetary needs. Affiliated NAIA conferences, however, often do have minimum sponsorship requirements that conference members must meet. Maximum institutional aid limits exist for each sport. Financial aid limitations are outlined in Article VIII, Section G of the current NAIA Council of Presidents policy manual. All or a portion of institutional aid awarded to individual studentathletes may be exempted based on academic performance. For example, aid to continuing students with a 3.60 cumulative gradepoint average or who are in the top 10 percent of their class will not count against financial aid limits.
Sources: NAIA.org, July 2005
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  • Name: National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Division: III
  • Total Members: 424 Colleges

Division III Qualifications:
Division III institutions have to sponsor at least five sports for men and five for women, with two team sports for each gender, and each playing season represented by each gender. There are minimum contest and participant minimums for each sport. Division III athletics features student-athletes who receive no financial aid related to their athletic ability and athletic departments are staffed and funded like any other department in the university. Division III athletics departments place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators. The student-athlete's experience is of paramount concern. Division III athletics encourages participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletics opportunities available to students, placing primary emphasis on regional in-season and conference competition.
Sources: NCAA.org, July 2005

 

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  • Name: National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Division: II
  • Total Members: 312 Colleges

Division II institutions have to sponsor at least four sports for men and four for women, with two team sports for each gender, and each playing season represented by each gender. There are contest and participant minimums for each sport, as well as scheduling criteria -- football and men's and women's basketball teams must play at least 50% of their games against Div. II or I-A or I-AA opponents. For sports other than football and basketball there are no scheduling requirements. There are not attendance requirements for football, or arena game requirements for basketball. There are maximum financial aid awards for each sport that a Div. II school must not exceed. Division II teams usually feature a number of local or in-state student-athletes. Many Division II student-athletes pay for school through a combination of scholarship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings. Division II athletics programs are financed in the institution's budget like other academic departments on campus. Traditional rivalries with regional institutions dominate schedules of many Division II athletics programs.
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  • Name: National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Division: I
  • Total Members: 350 Colleges
Division I Qualifications:
Division I member institutions have to sponsor at least seven sports for men and seven for women (or six for men and eight for women) with two team sports for each gender. Each playing season has to be represented by each gender as well. There are contest and participant minimums for each sport, as well as scheduling criteria. For sports other than football and basketball, Div. I schools must play 100% of the minimum number of contests against Div. I opponents -- anything over the minimum number of games has to be 50% Div. I. Men's and women's basketball teams have to play all but two games against Div. I teams, for men, they must play 1/3 of all their contests in the home arena. Schools that have football are classified as Div. I-A or I-AA. I-A football schools are usually fairly elaborate programs. Div. I-A teams have to meet minimum attendance requirements (17,000 people in attendance per home game, OR 20,000 average of all football games in the last four years or, 30,000 permanent seats in their stadium and average 17,000 per home game or 20,000 average of all football games in the last four years OR, be in a member conference in which at least six conference members sponsor football or more than half of football schools meet attendance criterion. Div. I-AA teams do not need to meet minimum attendance requirements. Div. I schools must meet minimum financial aid awards for their athletics program, and there are maximum financial aid awards for each sport that a Div. I school cannot exceed.
Sources: NCAA.org, July 2005

 

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  • Name: United States Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Total Members: 78 Colleges
  • Location: Nofolk, Virginia

Colleges in the United States that meet set criteria from the Board of Directors offering educational quality that meet or exceed criteria that is required to grant the school an accreditation. The USCAA provides a national setting that traditional and nontraditional institutions can strive in. The membership is made up of several types of nationally accredited higher education programs. Member institutions offer four year degrees, associates degrees, and trade opportunities. The USCAA has worked to formulate an association that provides an equal playing field for each type of institution. USCAA members typically have small enrollment figures that range between 500 and 2000. The USCAA is proud of its institutions and their outstanding athletic programs, and wants to provide a place where diverse schools feel welcome and can compete at a national level.

The following criteria will be considered in determining the applying institution’s fit in the association.

1.) Institution is considered a small college. Generally, institutions with full-time enrollments over 3,000 full-time students will not be considered.
2.) Institution has similar resources including but not limited to budget, scholarship monies, human resource, etc. as current member institutions.
3.) Institution is on a similar competitive level as other member institutions, as determined by the board of directors.
The NBA Draft Combine, also known as the NBA Combine, is an annual event organized by the NBA where top college basketball players and international prospects showcase their skills and physical abilities in front of NBA teams, scouts, and executives leading up to the NBA Draft.
 
The NBA Draft Combine typically takes place in May, after the conclusion of the college basketball season. It is held in Chicago, Illinois, and spans several days. The primary purpose of the combine is to provide a standardized platform for evaluating prospects and gathering additional information about their basketball abilities, physical measurements, and athletic performance.
 
During the NBA Draft Combine, participants go through a series of activities, including:
 
Measurements: Prospects are measured for height, weight, wingspan, and body composition. These measurements help provide a standardized reference for their physical attributes.
 
Athletic Testing: Players undergo various athletic tests, such as vertical leap, shuttle run, sprinting drills, and agility tests. These tests assess their speed, quickness, explosiveness, and overall athleticism.
 
Skills Drills: Participants engage in individual skill workouts to showcase their shooting, ball-handling, passing, and defensive abilities. These drills are designed to assess their basketball skills and fundamentals.
 
Medical Evaluations: Prospects undergo medical examinations, including physicals and injury evaluations. NBA team medical staff assesses the players' health and potential injury concerns.
 
Interviews: NBA teams have the opportunity to interview prospects to gather more information about their background, character, basketball IQ, and other factors that may influence their draft stock.
 
The NBA Draft Combine provides a centralized platform for NBA teams to evaluate prospects side-by-side, compare their performances, and gather additional information to make more informed draft decisions. The results and evaluations from the combine, along with players' college performance and other factors, play a significant role in shaping their draft stock and potential selection in the NBA Draft.
 
 

Year-by-year Desert Classic Tournament Teams: Roster Below

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2001 Tournament Team 
Jeff Trepagnier , USC (MVP)
Charlie Bell , Michigan State
Brian Scalabrine , USC
Damone Brown , Syracuse
Anthony Evans , Georgia
Darren Kelly , Texas
Andre Hutson, Michigan State

2000 Tournament Team
A.J. Guyton , Indiana (MVP)
Jarrett Stephens , Penn State
Pete Mickeal , Cincinnati
Gabe Muoneke , Texas
Mark Madsen , Stanford
Justin Love , St. Louis

1999 Tournament Team
Kris Clack , Texas (MVP)
Melvin Levett , Cincinnati
Laron Profit , Maryland
Lari Ketner , UMASS
Scott Padgtett , Kentucky
Michael Batiste , Arizona State
James Posey , Xavier

1998 Tournament Team 
Bakari Hendrix , Gonzaga (MVP)
Tyrone Nesby, UNLV
Casey Shaw , Toledo
Michael Dickerson , Arizona
Andrae Patterson , Indiana
Keon Clark , UNLV

1997 Tournament Team
Kelvin Cato , Iowa State (MVP)
James Collins , Florida State
Charles O'Bannon , UCLA
Jacque Vaughn , Kansas
Bobby Jackson , Minnesota
Kebu Stewart , Cal State Bakersfield

1996 Tournament Team
Jerome Williams , Georgetown (MVP)
Joseph Blair , Arizona
Reggie Geary , Arizona
Steve Nash , Santa Clara
Russ Millard , Iowa
Carlos Strong, Georgia

1995 Tournament Team
Sherell Ford , Illinois-Chicago (MVP)
Loren Meyer , Iowa State
Lou Roe , UMASS
Lawrence Moten , Syracuse
Donny Marshall, UCONN
Eric Williams, Providence

1994 Tournament Team
Eric Piatkowski , Nebraska (MVP)
Khalid Reeves, Arizona
Greg Minor, Louisville
Brian Grant , Xavier
Eric Mobley , Pittsburgh
Dickey Simpkins , Providence

1993 Tournament Team
Greg Graham , Indiana (MVP)
Scott Burrell , UCONN
Malcolm Mackey , Georgia Tech
Evers Burns , Maryland
Rex Walters , Kansas

Year-by-year Orlando All-Star Classic Tournament Teams: Rosters Below

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1992 Tournament Team
Bryant Stith , Virginia (MVP)
Jon Barry , Georgia Tech
Dave Johnson , Syracuse
Doug Christie , Pepperdine
Robert Horry , Alabama
Darren Morningstar , Pittsburgh

1991 Tournament Team
Shaun Vandiver , Colorado (MVP)
Rich King , Nebraska
John Turner , Phillips
Kevin Lynch , Minnesota
LaBradford Smith , Louisville
Pete Chilcutt , North Carolina

1990 Tournament Team
Willie Burton , Minnesota (MVP)
Travis Mays , Texas
Dee Brown , Jacksonville
Felton Spencer , Louisville
Cedric Ceballos , Cal State Fullerton
Bo Kimble , Loyola Marymount

1989 Tournament Team
Roy Marble , Iowa (MVP)
Michael Ansley , Alabama
Kenny Battle , Illinois
Tim Hardaway , UTEP
Randy White , Louisiana Tech
Stacey King , Oklahoma

1988 Tournament Team
Tim Perry , Temple (MVP)
Mitch Richmond , Kansas State
Hersey Hawkins , Bradley
Jeff Grayer , Iowa State
Chris Morris , Auburn

Year-by-year Aloha Basketball Classic Tournament Teams: Rosters Below

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1987 Tournament Team
Tony White , Tennessee (Outstanding Player)
Kevin Johnson , California (George Gardiser Defensive MVP)
Jim Farmer , Alabama
Tellis Frank , Western Kentucky
Scottie Pippen , Central Arkansas
Nate Blackwell , Temple

1986 Tournament Team
John Salley , Georgia Tech (Outstanding Player)
Juden Smith , UTEP (George Gardiser Defensive MVP)
Maurice Martin , Saint Joseph's
Rafael Addison , Syracuse
Scott Skiles , Michigan State
Ron Harper , Miami (OH)

1985 Tournament Team
Detlef Schrempf , Washington (Outstanding Player)
Terry Porter , Wisconsin-Stevens Point (George Gardiser Defensive MVP)
Harold Keeling , Santa Clara
Joe Dumars , McNeese State
Xavier McDaniel , Wichita State

1984 Tournament Team
Leon Wood , Cal State Fullerton (Outstanding Player)
Alvin Robertson , Arkansas (George Gardiser Defensive MVP)
Terence Stansbury , Temple
Otis Thorpe , Providence
Kevin Willis , Michigan State

1983 Tournament Team
Rodney McCray , Louisville (Outstanding Player)
Darrell Walker , Arkansas (George Gardiser Defensive MVP)
Steve Stipanovich , Missouri
Rod Foster , UCLA
Larry Micheaux , Houston

1982 Tournament Team
Eddie Phillips , Alabama (Outstanding Player)
Lester Conner , Oregon State (George Gardiser Defensive MVP)
Mark McNamara , California
Lafayette Lever , Arizona State
Ricky Pierce , Rice

1981 Tournament Team
Frank Johnson , Wake Forest (Outstanding Player)
Danny Vranes , Utah
Mike McGee , Michigan
Kelly Tripucka , Notre Dame
Danny Schayes , Syracuse

1980 Tournament Team
Kevin McHale , Minnesota (Outstanding Player)
Mike Woodson , Indiana
Larry Smith , Alcorn State
James Ray , Jacksonville
Andrew Toney , Southwestern Louisiana

1979 Tournament Team
Calvin Natt , Northeast Louisiana (Outstanding Player)
Vinnie Johnson , Baylor
Earl Evans , UNLV
Lynbert Johnson , Wichita State
James Bailey , Rutgers

1978 Tournament Team
Butch Lee , Marquette (Outstanding Player)
Purvis Short , Jackson State
Mychal Thompson , Minnesota
Marvin Johnson , New Mexico
Ron Brewer , Arkansas

1977 Tournament Team
Ernie Grunfeld , Tennessee (Outstanding Player)
Otis Birdsong , Houston
Cedric Maxwell , North Carolina-Charlotte
Ed Jordan , Rutgers
Rickey Green , Michigan

1976 Tournament Team
Quinn Buckner , Indiana (Outstanding Player)
Terry Furlow , Michigan State
Major Jones , Albany State (GA)
Phil Sellers , Rutgers
Earl Tatum , Marquette

1975 Tournament Team
David Thompson , North Carolina State (Outstanding Player)
Gus Williams , Southern California
Lionel Hollins , Arizona State
John Lambert , Southern California
Juior Bridgeman , Louisville

1974 Tournament Team
Marvin Barnes , Providence (Outstanding Player)
Tom Henderson , Hawaii
Len Elmore , Maryland
Kevin Restani , San Francisco
Bobby Jones , North Carolina

1973 Tournament Team
Dwight Lamar , Southwestern Louisiana (Outstanding Player)
Louie Nelson , Washington
Allan Hornyak , Ohio State
Ed Ratleff , Long Beach State
Kermit Washington , American

1972 Tournament Team
Bob Nash , Hawaii (Outstanding Player)
Scott English , UTEP
Russell Lee , Marshall
Jim Chones , Marquette
Hank Siemiontkowski , Villanova

1971 Tournament Team
Dean Meminger , Marquette (Outstanding Player)
Stan Love , Oregon
Jarrett Durham , Duquesne
George Trapp , Long Beach State
John Mengelt , Auburn

1970 Tournament Team
Nate Archibald , UTEP (Outstanding Player)
Jim McMillian , Columbia
Dave Cowens , Florida State
Joe Hamilton , North Texas State
Seabern Hill , Arizona State

1969 Tournament Team
Tom Hagan , Vanderbilt (Outstanding Player)
LeRoy Winfield , North Texas State
John Baum , Temple
Bobby Smith , Tulsa
Jo Jo White , Kansas

The Reebok Eurocamp was an annual basketball event similar to the Adidas Eurocamp. It was held in Treviso, Italy, from 2001 to 2012. The camp provided an opportunity for international basketball prospects to showcase their skills and abilities in front of NBA scouts, coaches, and executives.

The Reebok Eurocamp was organized by Reebok in collaboration with the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Like the Adidas Eurocamp, it aimed to bridge the gap between European talent and the NBA, giving prospects a chance to compete against each other and receive valuable exposure.

The camp featured various activities such as skill development drills, team practices, and competitive games. It also provided educational sessions and seminars on topics related to the NBA Draft, player development, and career opportunities.

Over the years, the Reebok Eurocamp attracted a number of notable international prospects who later found success in the NBA, including players like Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Andrea Bargnani, and Serge Ibaka.

It's important to note that the Reebok Eurocamp discontinued after the 2012 edition, and the Adidas Eurocamp became the primary pre-draft camp for international prospects until its own discontinuation in 2017. Since then, international prospects have participated in various other showcases and events to gain exposure and increase their chances of being drafted into the NBA.

Year-by-year Reebok Eurocamp Teams: Rosters Below

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2009 Tournament Team
Patrick Beverley , America (MVP)
Rest of Tournament Team Unavailable

2008 Tournament Team
Serge Ibaka , Congo Republic (MVP)
Rudy Mbemba , Sweden
Mantas Kalnietis , Lithuania
Oleksandr Kolchenko , Ukraine
Vladimir Dasic , Montenegro
Jaka Klobucar , Slovenia
Ivan Paunic , Serbia (Best Defensive Player)

2007 Tournament Team
Marco Belinelli , Italy (Co-MVP)
Rudy Mbemba , Sweden (Co-MVP)
Giorgos Printezis , Greek
Victor Claver , Spain
Joao Gomes , Cape Vede
Anton Ponkrashov , Russia
Martynas Mazeika , Lithuania
Alexsandr Rindin , Azerbaijan (Best Defensive Player)

2006 Tournament Team
Marcus Vieira de Souza , Brazil (MVP)
Rudy Mbemba , Sweden
Yotam Halperin , Israel
Anton Ponkrashov , Russia
Joel Freeland , England
Nikita Shabalkin , Russia

2005 Tournament Team
Tournament Team and MVP Unavailable

2004 Tournament Team
Roko Leni Ukic , Croatia (MVP)
Rest of Tournament Team Unavailable

2003 Tournament Team
Unavailable

The Adidas Eurocamp was an annual basketball event that served as a showcase for international prospects looking to enter the NBA Draft. It was held in Treviso, Italy, from 2003 to 2017. The Eurocamp was organized by Adidas in collaboration with the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

The purpose of the Adidas Eurocamp was to provide a platform for European players to showcase their skills and abilities to NBA scouts, coaches, and executives. The camp featured various activities such as skill drills, team practices, and competitive games. It also included educational sessions and seminars to help players understand the NBA Draft process, learn about the American basketball system, and receive guidance on their career development.

The Eurocamp attracted top international prospects, and its participants included several players who went on to have successful NBA careers, such as Danilo Gallinari, Nicolas Batum, Ricky Rubio, and Rudy Gobert, among others.

It's important to note that the Adidas Eurocamp was discontinued after the 2017 edition, and since then, there hasn't been a direct replacement for the event. However, international prospects continue to participate in various pre-draft showcases, camps, and tournaments to gain exposure and enhance their chances of being drafted by NBA teams.

Year-by-year Adidas Eurocamp Teams: Rosters Below

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2017 Tournament Team
Ognjen Jaramaz , Serbia (MVP)
Arnoldas Kulboka , Lithuania
Amar Gegic , Bosnia
Ismael Bako , Belgium
Verners Kohs , Latvia
Michael Fusek , Slovakia (Best Defensive Player)
Dzanan Musa, Bosnia & Herzegovina (Rising Star)

2016 Tournament Team
Paul Zipser , Germany (MVP)
Kenan Sipahi , Turkey
Vanja Marinkovic , Serbia
Dejan Todorovic , Serbia
Petr Cornelie, France
Michael Fusek , Slovakia
Ognjen Jaramaz, Serbia (Best Defensive Player)
Deryk Ramos , Brazil (Best Defensive Player)
Dario Brizuela ,Spain (Most Improved Player)

2015 Tournament Team
Nikola Jankovic , Serbia (MVP)
Jovan Novak , Serbia
Diego Flaccadori , Italy
Awudu Abass , Italy
Zoran Nikolic , Montenegro
Dragan Bender , Croatia
Ognjen Jaramaz , Serbia (Best Defensive Player)
Edin Atic ,Bosnia & Herzegovina (Most Improved Player)

2014  Tournament Team
Nemanja Dangubic , Serbia (MVP)
Philip Scrubb , Canada
Rest of Tournament Team Unavailable

2013  Tournament Team
Raul Neto , Brazil (MVP)
Rest of Tournament Team Unavailable

2012  Tournament Team
Oleksandr Lypovyy , Ukraine (MVP)
Tomas Satoransky , Czechia
Tornike Shengekua , Republic of Georgia
Daniel Diez , Spain
Evan Fournier , France
Darko Planinic , Croatia
Artem Klimenko , Russia (Best Defensive Player)

2011  Tournament Team
Augusto Lima , Brazil (MVP)
Tomas Satoransky , Czechia
Adam Hanga , Hungary
Mindaugas Kuzminskas , Lithuania
David Jelinek , Czevhia

2010  Tournament Team
Thomas Heurtel , France (MVP)
Edwin Jackson , France
Robin Benzing , Germany
Jeremy Tyler , American
Ludovic Vaty , France
Ousmane Camara , France

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The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT) is an annual basketball tournament held in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious pre-draft events for college seniors and international players aspiring to play professional basketball.

The PIT was first held in 1953 and has since become a prominent showcase for players looking to make an impression on professional scouts, coaches, and executives. The tournament typically takes place in April after the conclusion of the college basketball season and spans several days.

The primary goal of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is to provide a competitive environment where players can display their skills, teamwork, and basketball IQ. The tournament features a round-robin format, with the participating teams composed of a mix of college seniors from various NCAA programs.

The PIT attracts scouts and representatives from NBA teams, as well as international leagues, who evaluate the participants' performances. It serves as an opportunity for players to enhance their draft stock, secure invitations to NBA team workouts, or garner interest from professional teams overseas.

The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament has a long history of showcasing talent, and many successful NBA players have participated in the event over the years. Notable alumni include Scottie Pippen, John Stockton, Dennis Rodman, and Jimmy Butler, among others.

It's important to note that the PIT is specific to college seniors and does not include underclassmen or international prospects who have not played college basketball in the United States.

Year-by-year Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Teams: Rosters Below

2023 Tournament Roster
Sir'Jabari Rice , Texas (MVP)
Kevin Obanor , Texas Tech
Kendric Davis , Memphis
KJ Williams , Louisiana State
Grant Sherfield , Oklahoma
Ed Croswell , Providence
D'Moi Hodge , Missouri 
Tanner Groves , Oklahoma 
Timmy Allen , Texas 
Tevian Jones , Southern Utah
Tyger Campbell , UCLA 
Toumani Camara , Dayton

Year-by-year G League Elite Camp Draft Combine Invites: Rosters Below

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2023 Combine Invites
Johni Broome, Auburn
Kendric Davis, Memphis
Tosan Evboumwan, Princeton
Jazian Gortman, Overtime Elite
PJ Hall, Clemson
Dillon Jones, Weber State
Sir'Jabari Rice, Texas
Hunter Tyson, Clemson


2022 Combine Invites
Darius Days, Louisiana State
Kenneth Lofton, Louisiana Tech
Tyrese Martin, UConn
Jared Rhoden, Seton Hall
Marcus Sasser, Houston
Bryson Williams, Texas Tech
Jalen Wilson, Kansas


2021 Combine Invites
Carlik Jones, Louisville
A.J. Lawson, South Carolina
Duane Washington, Ohio State
Aaron Wiggins, Maryland


2019 Combine Invites
Oshae Brissett, Syracuse
Tyler Cook, Iowa
Terence Davis, Ole Miss
Tacko Fall, UCF
Jared Harper, Auburn
Dewan Hernandez, Miami (Fl.)
DaQuan Jeffries, Tulsa
Terance Mann, Florida State
Cody Martin, Nevada
Reggie Perry, Mississippi State
Marial Shayok, Virginia

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While the origin of the term has been lost to time, it has existed for well over 200 years. Typically, in show business, the Green Room serves as a waiting room and lounge for performers before, during, or after their performances.

In the NBA, the Green Room is a staging area where anticipated draftees often sit with their families and representatives, waiting for their names to be called on draft night. Often positioned in front of or to the side of the podium, once a player hears his name, he will walk to the podium to shake hands and take promotional photos with the NBA commissioner. From there, players often conduct interviews with various media outlets backstage.

The NBA compiles its list of Green Room invites through collective voting by NBA presidents and general managers, who usually vote for who they believe are the top 25 players.

While the Green Room usually signifies a positive experience for most invitees, there have been instances where players have waited much longer than anticipated. The longest wait was in 1983 when Green Room invitee Dereck Whittenburg was selected in the third round, 51st overall.

There have been several variations of the Green Room for the NBA Draft.

In the late '70s, select players were often called to the hotel to take promotional pictures with the NBA commissioner a day or two after the draft concluded. With the advent of cable television, the Green Room evolved to have players in real-time, waiting to hear their name called and then shaking hands with the NBA Commissioner.

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In 2020, the NBA hosted a Virtual Green Room as the COVID pandemic prevented a traditional draft with fans, media, and players attending. To create a similar viewing experience, the NBA partnered with hat manufacturer New Era to provide each potential draftee with an in-home gift locker filled with the hat of all 30 NBA teams.

This way, upon learning which team had drafted them, the player would have the appropriate hat on hand and then broadcast from their homes.