Victor Wembanyama to Skip NBA Combine

The top prospect in this year's draft will not participate in the combine.

Schuyler Callihan | May 9, 2023

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Projected No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama will not participate in next week's NBA Combine, according to multiple reports. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Wembanyama has been the clear top prospect since last summer, and potentially longer.

In 31 games with the Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A, the highest-tier level in French basketball, Wembanyama averaged 21.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, and 2.4 assists per game.

The 7-foot-2, 230-pound forward still has some growing to do believe it or not. Much like this year's No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, Bryce Young, the only concern regarding Wembanyama is his slender frame. However, many believe he will see a major transformation as he gets into an NBA weight training/nutrition program, similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Charlotte Hornets currently hold the fourth-best odds in the NBA Draft Lottery to win the No. 1 overall pick. The lottery is set to take place next Tuesday, May 16th, at 8:30 pm. EST on ESPN.

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Published May 9, 2023

SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

schuylercallihan(at)gmail.com Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. He took over publishing duties of All Panthers in 2020 and wanted to expand his professional coverage in the Queen City by running the operations at All Hornets. Schuyler attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia before finishing up his schooling at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. The Wheeling, West Virginia native made the move to North Carolina in 2015 and has been in Charlotte since 2021.