Jan 4 2012
The 2012 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 28th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. But that's not the only date to remember. Here's a quick rundown:
December 31, 1993
Ever walked into a deli and seen a sign saying "You must have been born before this date to buy alcohol?" This is the NBA equivalent. In order to be eligible for the 2009 NBA Draft, a player turn 19 during the calendar year of the draft.
April 11-14, 2012
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament will be held in Portsmouth, Virginia. A pre-draft camp for seniors, the Portsmouth Invitational has seriously declined in importance in recent years. Players at this year's camp are likely auditioning for jobs in Europe and the D-League.
April 29
Deadline for early entries to declare themselves eligible for the draft.
May 8
Deadline for NCAA players declaring early to withdraw from the draft.
May (Date TBD)
NBA Draft Lottery held, determines the selection order for the 2012 NBA Draft.
May (Date TBD)
NBA Draft Combine held in Chicago. A European version is held in early June.
June 18
Deadline for international players declaring early to withdraw from the draft.
June 28
2012 NBA Draft held at the Prudential Center.
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