Two Arizona Wildcats, Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, realized their NBA dreams during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Burries was picked 10th by the Milwaukee Bucks, while Peat went 30th to the Dallas Mavericks, potentially being traded to the Phoenix Suns. This marks the sixth and seventh draft picks under head coach Tommy Lloyd, solidifying Arizona's reputation in producing high-caliber players for the NBA.

By the Numbers
  • 10th overall pick: Brayden Burries to Milwaukee Bucks
  • 30th overall pick: Koa Peat to Dallas Mavericks
  • 82nd draft pick in program history: Koa Peat
  • 28th first-round selection in program history: Brayden Burries
State of Play
  • Arizona now has 16 top-10 draft picks in its history.
  • Nine players from Big 12 schools were selected in the first round, setting a new record.
What's Next

The NBA Draft will continue with the second round on Wednesday night, where Arizona players Jaden Bradley, Tobe Awaka, and Anthony Dell'Orso hope to also be drafted.

Bottom Line

The successful draft night not only enhances the legacy of the Arizona basketball program but also sets a promising stage for upcoming Wildcats seeking professional careers in the NBA.