With the NBA season entering the final stretch, and the NCAA Tournament beginning this week, many have begun to look ahead to the upcoming offseason.
The league this week announced the dates and locations of several key offseason events, including the G League Elite Camp, draft combine and draft lottery. The three events are, of course, a crucial part of the pre-draft process.
Prospects will soon begin their preparations for the upcoming draft. They will spend much of the next several weeks training with other players and attending various workouts with teams. It will be a great opportunity for draft hopefuls to improve their stock.
Here are several key offseason dates to take note of related to the draft.
NBA Early Entry Deadline
The early entry deadline for underclassmen wishing to declare for the draft:
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Date: April 23, 2023
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Time: 11:59 p.m. EDT
G League Elite Camp
The date and location for the G League Elite Camp:
NBA draft combine
The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft combine:
NBA draft lottery
The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft lottery:
NCAA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
The early entry withdrawal deadline for underclassmen who wish to maintain their collegiate eligibility:
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Date: May 31, 2023
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Time: 11:59 p.m. EDT
NBA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
The early-entry withdrawal deadline for draft prospects:
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Date: June 12, 2023
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Time: 5 p.m. EDT
NBA draft
The date and location for the 2023 NBA draft:
NBA Summer League
The date and location for the NBA Summer League:
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Date: July 7-17, 2023
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Venue: Cox Pavilion, Thomas & Mack Center
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Story originally appeared on Rookie Wire