What is the minimum age a player must be to be eligible for the NBA Draft?

To be eligible for the NBA Draft, a player must be at least 19 years old on the day of the draft. This rule was established in the collective bargaining agreement and has been in place to ensure players have a minimum level of maturity and experience before entering the professional arena. This requirement typically means that players must also be one year removed from their high school graduating class, providing them a chance to develop further, whether through college basketball or other professional leagues. Thus, the correct age for eligibility is indeed 19.