Brayden Burries NBA mock draft projection: Where Arizona star is expected to land

March Madness is underway and today's college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer's NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Arizona's Brayden Burries is expected to go in the first round.

Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out. Brayden Burries 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 10 overall, Milwaukee Bucks All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection Kalbrosky's Analysis: Arizona freshman Brayden Burries had two breakout games in January, which helped solidify his draft stock.

But the All-Big 12 guard has continued to display his tantalizing talent, scoring 31 points with seven rebounds and five steals against Colorado on March 7 and 20 points with 12 rebounds and five assists during a victory against No. 14 Kansas on Feb. 28.

Burries has proven productivity and that he is able to defend, relocate, move the ball and make 3-pointers off the dribble. See USA TODAY's full mock draft here Brayden Burries player profile (all stats as of March 15) Position: Guard Current Team: Arizona 15. 9 points per game 4.