The feedback they receive from NBA teams, and their confidence in what they hear, will likely play a significant role in whether they stay in the draft or return to college. Shannon and Hawkins are projected to be on the borderline of receiving a guaranteed contract and simply earning a shot at a two-way contract, which pays up to $500,000 annually but is not a guaranteed contract - nor a guaranteed spot on an NBA roster. Second-round picks are not, though most of the players picked in the top half of the second round often receive multi-year deals because they are relatively cheap contracts for NBA teams. NBA first-round picks are guaranteed multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts. For Illinois, a chance to return two of the best players in the Big Ten. 80 overallįor Shannon and Hawkins, guaranteed money. Withdrawal deadline to maintain NCAA eligibility: May 31 (10:59 p.m.While a big part of the evaluation process is what they did on the court throughout their college careers, this week’s interviews, workouts and scrimmages could make a significant impact on where prospects are drafted and thus have a significant impact on their initial earning power - which, in turn, could have a huge impact on whether prospects decide to stay in the draft or return. The NBA Draft Combine is an important, invitation-only event for potential NBA Draft prospects, particularly for non-lottery prospects like Hawkins and Shannon. ESPN2 will broadcast from the Draft Combine on Wednesday from 1-5 p.m.The two Illinois basketball stars are part of an 86-player group that will interview with NBA teams and participate in skill and athletic workouts as well as five-on-five scrimmages. Coleman Hawkins and Terrence Shannon Jr. will participate in the 2023 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena in Chicago starting Tuesday.
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