The Wisconsin Badgers are losing some major production this offseason, as stars Nick Boyd and John Blackwell will be playing elsewhere next season.

Boyd, a senior this year, will be looking to make his dreams come true in the NBA, while Blackwell, who is testing the NBA Draft waters, committed to play for Duke.

Well, both players got a significant accomplishment on Friday: earning an invite to the 2026 NBA Combine.

Blackwell and Boyd are two of 73 players who were invited to the NBA Combine, joining a long list of players who hope to hear their name called in June.

The Combine will take place from May 10th to 17th, while players must either keep their name in or withdraw from the draft on May 27th. So, in Blackwell’s case, he and the other players testing the draft waters have the opportunity to participate in the combine, receive feedback, and make an informed decision on whether to return to college.

It was a strong year for the duo, who made the case of being the country’s top backcourt this season. Boyd led the way with 20.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds, while shooting a respectable 48 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from three.

Blackwell, on the other hand, was key as a junior, averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting nearly 39 percent from three-point range.

While he’s expected back at Duke for his senior year, it’ll be a big week for both players as they look towards their future.