As a projected first-round pick, NBA scouts already have a good idea of what Carter Bryant could bring to the league. But they’ll get another up-close opportunity to see Arizona’s freshman forward as part of his evaluation process.
Bryant is one of 75 players who have been invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, set for May 11-18 in Chicago. The event will involve official player measurements, drills and scrimmages involving most of the top prospects for the upcoming draft.
The 6-foot-8 Bryant, one of two UA players among the list of 106 draft early entrants along with guard Jaden Bradley, averaged 6.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 37 games (five starts) in 2024-25. He logged 19.3 minutes per game, shooting 46 percent overall and 37.1 percent from 3.
Bryant and Bradley—who had previously been announced as re-signing with Arizona for 2025-26—have until May 28 to withdraw from the draft and retain college eligibility. Bradley is expected to return, while Bryant’s future will depend on where scouts expect him to get picked.
Many mock drafts have him going in the first round in June, with The Ringer projecting him to go 9th overall to the Houston Rockets. Bryant has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Arizona, per coach Tommy Lloyd, but he’s unlikely to come back if he has a chance to be a lottery pick.