The road to the NBA Draft is heating up for Gonzaga basketball, with three standout players earning coveted invitations to the league's premier scouting events. Leading the charge is Bulldogs forward Graham Ike, whose professional journey takes a major step forward in Chicago next month.

Ike, alongside former Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell, has been invited to the 2026 G League Combine, scheduled for May 8-10 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. This invitation puts them in elite company, as the 44-player list features top collegiate talent from across the country, including names like Michael Ajayi (Butler), Nate Bittle (Oregon), and Elliot Cadeau (Michigan). For those looking to catch the action, the event will be streamed live on the official NBA G League website.

The stakes are high: a strong performance at the G League Combine could earn Ike and Harwell a promotion to the NBA Combine, following the path blazed last year by current Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard. The NBA Combine runs from May 10-17 at the same Chicago venues, with coverage on ESPN2.

Already securing a direct invite to the NBA Combine is Gonzaga commit Jack Kayil, the versatile combo guard currently playing for Alba Berlin. Kayil is one of 73 players invited to the main event, giving Zags fans another reason to tune in.

For college players like Harwell, the deadline to withdraw from draft consideration is May 27, while international prospects like Kayil have until June 13 to make their final decisions. The 2026 NBA Draft itself will be a two-night spectacle at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on June 23-24, with both rounds tipping off at 5 p.m. PT on ESPN.

Whether you're a die-hard Zags fan or just love following the next generation of basketball stars, this is a pivotal moment for Gonzaga's pipeline to the pros. Keep an eye on Chicago—the future of the game is on display.