Brayden Burries Elevates NBA Draft Stock After Head-Turning Combine
By James Moreau | 23 Jun, 2026

Following a dominant Final Four run with Arizona and a standout draft combine, Brayden Burries is a consensus lottery pick.

Combo guard Brayden Burries enters the 2026 NBA Draft as a consensus lottery pick following a standout lone freshman season at Arizona.  The 6’4” explosive playmaker of Hawaiian and Chinese descent has elite scoring instincts that make him highly coveted by NBA front offices.

He further elevated his draft stock with a standout showing at the NBA Draft Combine.  The Riverside County native weighed in at 215 pounds and reached 35 inches on his no-step vertical.  Burries was among the top prospects in 3-point shooting, hitting 61%.

The head-turning performance may have secured him a top-10 selection. Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft slots Burries at No. 9 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, noting a direct player comparison to Team USA Gold medalist Derrick White.  Meanwhile, CBS Sports has him landing with the Golden State Warriors at the No. 11 pick.

Burries’ brief tenure at Arizona left an indelible mark on the program.  He served as a primary catalyst for the Wildcats, guiding the team to both the Big 12 regular season and tournament championships, and their first Final Four appearance in 25 years.  Throughout his five NCAA Tournament games, Burries averaged nearly 17 points per game while lethally shooting above 50% from three.

His consistent play during the regular season and under the brightest lights of March Madness confirms Burries is pro-ready.