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Analysis of differences of drafted and undrafted nba players in some anthropometric and motor parameters

NBA Draft Combine is annually event where anthropometry, athletic and technicaltactical skills of college level basketball prospects are being assessed. The main aim of this study was to validate an existing set of Combine anthropometric and motor tests as a tool to distinguish drafted and undrafted basketball players. This study included 36 participants that went through whole testing protocol that include anthropometric measurements consisted (body height, body weight, body fat and wingspan) and motoric tests measuring speed (¾ court sprint), agility (lane agility and shuttle run) and power (standing vertical leap and maximal vertical leap). Student T-test was used to identify differences between drafted and undrafted players on NBA Draft 2020. Results showed no significant differences between observed groups for any of measured variables. Authors assumed that the players entering NBA Draft Combine already have an adequate level of motor skills and body dimensions and therefore the main criterion for selection on the Draft are basketball skills. In order to get more detailed and precise results, in future studies participants from all Combines (year 2000-2020) should be included and differences should be observed regarding to specific playing positions.

NBA Draft Combine, morphology, speed, agility, power

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