Former G League Ignite prodigy Dink Pate has set his sights on an ambitious goal: eligibility for the upcoming 2024 NBA draft. At just 18 years old, Pate is looking to challenge the NBA's current early entrant rule, which mandates that players must be at least 19 years old during or before the calendar year of the draft, or one year removed from the graduation of their high school class.

Dink Pate Eyes Challenge to NBA's Early Entrant Rule, Aims for 2024 Draft Eligibility

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Leif and Rich recap and break down players from Day 3 of the NBA Draft Combine, including Bronny James, Coleman Hawkins, and others

NBA Combine: Day 3 Scrimmages Takeaways

Leif Thulin and Richard Stayman analyze the performances from prospects who shined in the scrimmages held on day 2 at the NBA Combine. Which players played their way into the first round, who won't compete tomorrow because they earned guarantees and lastly, which players may have made a name for themselves when many thought they would return to school.

NBA Combine Day 2: Who shined in the scrimmages and what does it mean

Rich (MavsDraft) and Leif react to day one of the combine, where every player did shooting and athletic testing. How did Alex Sarr, Zach Edey, Reed Sheppards, and others perform? Who were the risers and fallers of day one? Find out on today's Locked On NBA Big Board

Combine Reactions: Day One Winners and Losers

Leif Thulin and Richard Stayman react live to the NBA Lottery where the Hawks lucked into the number 1 pick. They discuss which teams won or lost in the lottery, likely landing spots for players after learning which teams are picking in which spots. Lastly, Leif and Richard try to name the best fits for players and prognosticate which players will rise or fall due to draft order.

NBA Lottery Reaction: Hawks to 1! Winners and Losers of the Lottery!

Rich (MavsDraft) and James (DraftJunkyJames preview the NBA Draft Combine, from who has the most to lose and most to gain, to predicting the risers and fallers of the Combine. Also, who will graduate from the G League Elite Camp to the Combine?

Dink Pate Eyes Challenge to NBA's Early Entrant Rule, Aims for 2024 Draft Eligibility

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