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Brayden Burries NBA draft projection has Arizona product as top 5 pick
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Where will Arizona guard Brayden Burries be picked in the 2026 NBA Draft?
We don't have to wait long to find out, with the first round set for Tuesday, June 23.
Check out the latest NBA draft projections for Burries in 2026 NBA mock drafts, which have him going as high as No. 5 overall and as low as No. 12 overall.
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Burries averaged 16.1 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game and 2.4 assists per game in his only season at Arizona and could be an enticing option to NBA lottery teams early in the first round.
Some NBA writers are very high on them in their 2026 NBA mock draft projections.
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The Arizona Republic : Brayden Burries selected by Sacramento Kings at No. 7
Duane Rankin has the Arizona product going between Darius Acuff Jr. and Mikel Brown.
CBS Sports : Brayden Burries picked by Dallas Mavericks at No. 12 after trade
Cameron Salerno writes: "In the first of three first round picks Dallas makes in this mock, it selects Burries out of Arizona. In this scenario, that would be a massive home run. Dallas should be considering drafting Burries at 9 if he's still on the board. If the Mavericks can pick up an extra asset and still secure their guy, it would be a big win."
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ESPN : Brayden Burries selected by Milwaukee Bucks at No. 10
Jeremy Woo writes: "Burries appears to have a narrow range between 8 and 11, with Dallas frequently mentioned and Golden State viewed as his backstop. He would have a best-available case here for the Bucks, giving them another ball handler and interchangeable perimeter option and a player who can immediately plug into their backcourt. The Bucks have quietly worked out or visited with nearly every player in this range of the draft. Rival teams view it as no coincidence that Milwaukee's extra diligence is taking place as Antetokounmpo talks swirl in the background."
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SB Nation : Brayden Burries taken by Golden State Warriors at No. 11
Tyler Edsel writes: "This is a great selection for the Dubs, who land a win now player that can be supremely versatile around Steph ."
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USA TODAY Sports : Brayden Burries drafted by Dallas Mavericks with No. 9 pick
Bryan Kalbrosky writes: "Burries had two breakout games in January, which helped solidify his draft stock. He was then an exciting prospect to watch during the Big Dance, making it all the way to the Final Four and dropping 23 points against Arkansas. Overall, the All-Big 12 guard displayed his tantalizing talent and he has proven productivity. Burries is able to defend, relocate, move the ball, and make 3-pointers off the dribble.
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Yahoo Sports : Brayden Burries chosen by Los Angeles Clippers with No. 5 pick
Kevin O'Connor writes: "Burries has not scheduled many workouts, and it appears his range starts with the Clippers with the fifth pick, as I reported the week of the lottery, and ends with the Warriors at the 11th pick. If the Clippers really want him, they could trade down and still grab him. But for this mock, the Clippers stay put. Burries arrived at Arizona as a top-10 recruit, started slow, and then erupted once conference play began, helping lead his team to the Final Four. He's a physical, versatile scorer who can beat you from all three levels, rebounds like a forward, and competes hard on defense. With only two seasons remaining on Darius Garland 's contract, he should not be a factor in their choice here. But Burries has the type of versatile game that can fit perfectly next to a smaller primary initiator like Garland. This isn't to say that Burries will only project as a role player, but he's a methodical creator rather than an explosive one, and his shooting history before Arizona gives scouts reason to wonder whether the efficiency is real or a blip. In Los Angeles , he'd have time to develop at his own pace."
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Brayden Burries' NBA mock draft projection puts Arizona guard in top 5
