Two Wisconsin Badgers guards have earned coveted invitations to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, marking a significant milestone for the program. Nick Boyd and John Blackwell will showcase their talents in Chicago from May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis.

While Blackwell recently transferred to Duke for his senior season, the NBA still lists him as a Wisconsin player in the official announcement—a nod to his junior year with the Badgers. The 6-foot-3 guard hasn't ruled out staying in the draft, with the combine serving as a critical evaluation period before his final decision. All collegiate athletes must declare by the end of the month, adding urgency to the process.

For Boyd, this invitation caps a stellar senior campaign where he delivered everything Wisconsin could have hoped for. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged a career-high 20.7 points per game, earning him a spot among the top 100 prospects. At 25 years old, Boyd is the oldest player in the draft pool, but the combine gives him a platform to prove that age is just a number. His New York grit and polished game could turn heads in Chicago.

The Badgers continue to develop NBA-caliber talent, and seeing two guards earn combine invites speaks volumes about the program's direction. Whether Blackwell ultimately stays in the draft or Boyd hears his name called in June, both players have already made Wisconsin proud.