The NBA Draft Combine showcased the talents of numerous players, with each participant undergoing testing on the first day and playing in 5-on-5 scrimmages on both days, much to the delight of NBA scouts and executives in attendance. The event proved to be a platform for several players to elevate their draft stock, especially during the highly competitive scrimmages.

Jamal Shead and KJ Simpson emerged as the standout floor generals of the combine. Shead, despite not being fully recovered from an ankle injury suffered during Houston's Sweet 16 loss to Duke, displayed his exceptional defensive skills and leadership on the court. With his solid performance, Shead is likely to impress during group workouts and could find himself being drafted by a team in need of a talented point guard.

Simpson, a junior from Colorado, showcased his control of the game and ability to make smart offensive decisions. His body control around the rim and solid shooting from beyond the arc were particularly impressive. Simpson's strong performances on both days of the scrimmages solidified his position as one of the top guards at the combine.

AJ Johnson, a 6-foot-6 point guard who played overseas in Australia's NBL for the Illawarra Hawks, surprised many scouts with his exceptional performance. Despite limited playing time in Australia, Johnson displayed incredible quickness, including a remarkable dunk over Nique Clifford. Johnson's stock skyrocketed during the combine, and he could potentially be a first-round pick based on his potential and upside.

Trentyn Flowers, another player who played in Australia's NBL for the Adelaide 36ers, impressed scouts with his length and versatility. Standing at nearly 6-foot-7 without shoes, Flowers showed off his athleticism, including a 42-inch max vertical, during drills and scrimmages. His patience and skill in transition and finishing plays at the rim highlighted his potential as a valuable draft pick.

Other notable players who performed well during the scrimmages included Freeman from Akron, Wells from Washington State, Đurišić from Serbia, Edwards from Kentucky, Karaban from UConn, and Toppin from New Mexico.

Freeman, a senior forward, demonstrated his versatility and strong defensive abilities, which will likely earn him early playing time in the NBA. Wells, a junior from Washington State, showcased his shooting prowess, particularly from beyond the arc, making him an intriguing prospect for the upcoming draft.

Đurišić, a promising player from Serbia, showcased significant growth and strength compared to last year's draft process. His consistent performance during scrimmages highlighted his skills as a scorer and ball-handler. Edwards, despite a challenging freshman year at Kentucky, displayed improvement and comfort with NBA spacing, making him a potential first-round candidate.

Karaban, a sharpshooter from UConn, impressed during shooting drills and showed a high level of basketball IQ. He has until May 29 to decide whether to stay in the draft or return to college for another year. Toppin, a raw prospect from New Mexico, displayed his inside-out game and runs the floor impressively well. Another year in college could potentially boost his draft stock even further.

The NBA Draft Combine also revealed some promising testing and shooting performances on the first day. Purdue center Zach Edey showcased his agility and shooting skills, while Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard impressed with his 42-inch max vertical. Duke guard Jared McCain demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy, and UConn's Stephon Castle showcased an improved shot.

As the draft approaches, these standout players will undoubtedly attract the attention of NBA teams, and their performances during the combine could significantly impact their draft positions.