Although it’s not the only important skill, a basketball player’s leaping ability has to rank among the most crucial towards determining future potential success.
That’s why, at the annual NBA draft combine, prospects get their max vertical leap measured every year.
Below, check out the best-recorded leapers ever at the event.
1. Keon Johnson, 2021
Max vertical leap: 48 inches
Standing vertical leap: 41.5 inches
2. Jericho Sims, 2021
Max vertical leap: 44.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 37 inches
3. Hamidou Diallo, 2017
Max vertical leap: 44.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34.5 inches
4. Pat Connaughton, 2015
Max vertical leap: 44 inches
Standing vertical leap: 37.5 inches
5. Kay Felder, 2016
Max vertical leap: 44 inches
Standing vertical leap: 35.5 inches
6. Shane Larkin, 2013
Max vertical leap: 44 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34.5 inches
6. Cassius Stanley, 2020
Max vertical leap: 44 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34.5 inches
8. Demetrius Jackson, 2016
Max vertical leap: 43.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 37.5 inches
9. Tim Bowers, 2004
Max vertical leap: 43.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 37 inches
9. Tyler Bey, 2020
Max vertical leap: 43.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 37 inches
11. Markel Brown, 2014
Max vertical leap: 43.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 36.5 inches
12. Nate Robinson, 2004
Max vertical leap: 43.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 35.5 inches
13. Justin Anderson, 2015
Max vertical leap: 43 inches
Standing vertical leap: 38 inches
14. Marcus Thornton, 2015
Max vertical leap: 43 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34.5 inches
15. Keifer Sykes, 2015
Max vertical leap: 43 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34 inches
16. Matt Santangelo, 2000 and 2001
Max vertical leap: 43 inches
Standing vertical leap: 33.5 inches
17. Alex Scales, 2000 and 2001
Max vertical leap: 42.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 38.5 inches
18. Jalen Harris, 2020
Max vertical leap: 42.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 37.5 inches
19. Speedy Claxton, 2000 and 2001
Max vertical leap: 42.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 36 inches
19. Yves Pons, 2021
Max vertical leap: 42.5 inches
Standing vertical leap: 36 inches
21. Iman Shumpert, 2011
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 36.5 inches
22. Patrick Ewing Jr., 2008
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 35 inches
23. Donte DiVincenzo, 2018 and 2019
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34.5 inches
23. Frank Jackson, 2017
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34.5 inches
25. Scottie Lewis, 2021
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34 inches
26. Jordan Farmar, 2006
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 33.5 inches
27. Josh Okogie, 2018 and 2019
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 33 inches
27. Victor Oladipo, 2013
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 33 inches
29. Joe Wieskamp, 2021
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 34 inches
30. Ben McLemore, 2013
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 32.5 inches
31. Josh Selby, 2011
Max vertical leap: 42 inches
Standing vertical leap: 29.5 inches
