predraft

American

[pree-draft] / ˌpriˈdræft /

adjective

occurring or existing before a draft (especially in professional sports or the military).

adverb

before a draft occurs (especially in professional sports or the military).

verb (used with object)

predrafted, predrafting

to do the necessary research, consultation, etc., preparatory to drafting (a piece of legislation, proposal, etc.).

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Devin Carter, a Providence guard, has seen his stock rise in the predraft process and probably played himself into the lottery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2024

And then from San Diego, there’s only, like, 50 of us players that got invited to a predraft workout with the Orlando Guardians.

From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2024

“So I’m from Kansas,” the Wichita native said in a predraft video tweeted by the NBA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2023

The team hosted Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, a potential first-rounder, for a predraft visit, but Rivera indicated that was scheduled partly out of due diligence.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

He’d broken his leg his rookie campaign, played a full schedule in 2019-20, then had his predraft season shortened to 24 games by the pandemic.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2022

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