Keyshawn Hall Earns 2026 NBA Combine Invite After 19.3-Point Auburn Season

TL;DR: Keyshawn Hall earned an invitation to the 2026 NBA Combine after averaging 19.3 points per game in his only Auburn season. He joins 72 other prospects and 14 fellow SEC players for the Chicago event.

Auburn has produced seven NBA draft picks since 2019, including Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler, marking a sharp rise from the four selections in the previous 19 years. Hall’s single season at Auburn saw him score at least 10 points in 28 of 29 regular‑season games, with a season‑high 32 points in back‑to‑back contests against Texas A&M and Arkansas. He also contributed 7.1 rebounds per game and shot 45 percent from the floor.

The 2026 NBA Combine will host 73 players, 15 of whom come from the Southeastern Conference. Hall’s invitation places him alongside peers such as Alabama’s Labaron Philon and Arkansas’ Trevon Brazile. The combine, scheduled for May 10‑17 in Chicago, measures athletic performance, shooting, and interview performance for NBA scouts.

Hall’s combine showing could influence his draft stock, especially as Auburn seeks its first draft pick since Johni Broome was selected 35th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2025. A strong performance may elevate him into early‑round conversations, while a weaker showing could push him toward second‑round or undrafted status.

What to watch next: Hall’s individual workouts and combine results in mid‑May, which will shape NBA teams’ evaluations ahead of the 2026 draft.