Future 360 Combine & Player Evaluation System
The official evaluation event of the Future 360 League™ — designed to measure ability, protect competitive balance, and prepare franchises for Draft Day.
Purpose
The Future 360 Combine™ is the official player evaluation event for all league participants.
The combine is designed to:
- Evaluate basketball fundamentals
- Measure athletic ability
- Assess basketball IQ
- Promote competitive balance
- Prepare for the Future 360 Draft
- Create fair and balanced franchise rosters
Combine Philosophy
Future 360 League believes every player deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. The combine exists to:
- Evaluate talent objectively
- Reduce competitive imbalance
- Identify strengths and development areas
- Support player growth
- Create an exciting Draft Day experience
Combine Participation
Participation is required for:
Combine Check-In
Upon arrival, every player will receive:
Combine Stations
Each player rotates through standardized evaluation stations.
This station carries the greatest weight because it reflects game performance.
Evaluation Categories
Each player receives scores in the following categories:
Evaluation Scale
Every category is scored on a 1–5 scale.
| Score | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elite for Grade Level | Distinctive ability; consistent execution against top peers. |
| 4 | Above Average | Reliable execution; strong contributor at grade level. |
| 3 | Average | Baseline execution consistent with grade-level standard. |
| 2 | Developing | Foundational skill present; requires deliberate development. |
| 1 | Needs Significant Development | Skill or concept not yet demonstrated; priority focus area. |
Overall Evaluation
An internal overall evaluation is generated to assist with roster balancing. Suggested weighting:
Evaluators
Evaluators may include:
- Basketball Operations Staff
- League Directors
- Approved Coaches
- Former Collegiate or Professional Players
- Certified Trainers
Evaluation Standards
Evaluators are expected to:
- Be objective
- Eliminate personal bias
- Evaluate effort and decision-making, not just physical ability
- Encourage every participant
- Maintain professionalism
- Keep all evaluation information confidential
Competitive Balance
The combine exists to support balanced competition — not to create “super teams.”
Basketball Operations may review evaluation results before the draft to ensure parity across franchises.
Confidentiality
The following information is confidential:
Player Development Feedback
At the conclusion of the season, each player may receive a development report highlighting:
What the player does well at grade level.
Priority skills to focus on next.
Suggested drills and training focus.
Targets to work toward before the next season.
Combine Conduct
Players are expected to:
- Arrive on time
- Wear appropriate basketball attire
- Bring water
- Display sportsmanship
- Listen to instructions
- Give maximum effort
- Respect teammates and evaluators
Parent Expectations
Parents are encouraged to:
- Support and encourage their child
- Avoid coaching from the sidelines
- Respect evaluators and staff
- Allow the evaluation process to occur without interference
Combine Schedule
A typical combine may include:
- 01Check-In
- 02Welcome & Orientation
- 03Dynamic Warm-Up
- 04Measurements
- 05Skill Stations
- 06Athletic Testing
- 07Live Scrimmages
- 08Closing Remarks
Makeup Evaluations
Players who miss the combine due to approved circumstances may be offered a makeup evaluation if scheduling permits.
Commissioner Authority
The Commissioner and Basketball Operations have final authority over:
- Combine procedures
- Evaluation standards
- Makeup evaluations
- Eligibility
- Competitive balance decisions
- Evaluation disputes
The Foundation of Competitive Balance
The Future 360 Combine is the foundation of the league’s competitive balance. By evaluating players consistently and confidentially, the league creates an environment where every franchise has an opportunity to succeed and every athlete has the opportunity to develop.
Future 360 Draft Rules & Player Allocation
This chapter will define: