2026 NBA Draft Combine Days 1 & 2 Reaction: AJ Dybantsa's 42" Vert, Morez Johnson Jr.'s Freak Testing & Kingston Flemings Rises

2026 NBA Draft Combine Days 1 & 2 Reaction: AJ Dybantsa's 42" Vert, Morez Johnson Jr.'s Freak Testing & Kingston Flemings Rises

Author: Locked On Podcast Network May 15, 2026 Duration: 33:54
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago has delivered major storylines — and Albert Ghim and Corey Tulaba of Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings are breaking it all down. Fresh off reacting to the lottery results, the guys dive deep into Days 1 and 2 of the combine, where measurements, athletic testing, and shooting drills are reshaping the draft board. Who helped themselves? Who raised questions? And what do the numbers actually mean for where these guys land on June 23–24 at Barclays Center? AJ Dybantsa put on a show, posting a 42-inch max vertical jump that confirmed his status as a physical freak at the position. Morez Johnson Jr. impressed with a 39-inch vertical and the second-fastest pro lane time at the combine, while also showing an expanded shooting range. Kingston Flemings turned in one of the best all-around combine performances, leading the event in the three-point star drill and finishing top five in the max vertical, pro lane agility test, shuttle run, and sprint time — reinforcing why scouts love his complete game. Albert and Corey put the numbers in context, separate the noise from what actually matters, and give you their honest takes on the biggest winners and losers from Chicago. Topics covered: 2026 NBA Draft Lottery reaction recap NBA Draft Combine Days 1 & 2 full breakdown AJ Dybantsa's elite athletic testing — what it confirms about the No. 1 pick conversation Morez Johnson Jr.'s freakish combine numbers and rising draft stock Kingston Flemings' standout all-around showing and what it means for his draft position Shooting drill results, measurements, and what scouts are watching Combine winners and losers heading into draft night Subscribe to Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings for daily NBA draft coverage, prospect analysis, and more.

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