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Rocco Zikarsky, Alex Toohey, Izan Almansa and Ben Henshall are all on their way to Chicago to attend the Draft Combine.

2 May
NBL.com.au

Four NBL young guns, including three Next Stars, have been invited to the NBA’s Draft Combine, starting next week.

The Combine will be held from May 11, with Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane Bullets) and Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings), as well as two Perth Wildcats, Izan Almansa and Ben Henshall, all on their way to Chicago to attend.

The quartet have all previously nominated for the Draft, alongside South East Melbourne Phoenix gun Malique Lewis. 

Australian college talents Alex Condon (Florida) and Tyrese Proctor (Duke) have also been invited to attend the Combine. 

The NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 26. 

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