Brooklyn Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. with No. 6 pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Michael Scotto. This decision adds depth to the Nets' roster as they look towards the upcoming season. Brown Jr. was a highly regarded prospect leading up to the draft, showcasing impressive skills and potential during his college career. His selection is part of the Nets’ strategy to enhance their lineup and improve their competitiveness in the league.
- •Mikel Brown Jr. selected sixth overall by the Brooklyn Nets
- •Nets aim to strengthen their roster with this pick
- •Brown Jr. was a standout prospect pre-draft
- •Selection part of Nets' strategy for upcoming season
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Brown Jr goes No. 6 to Brooklyn
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Brown Jr. selected No. 6 overall by Brooklyn Nets
"With the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets selected Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. Brown becomes the highest Louisville player selected in an NBA Draft since Felton Spencer was drafted sixth overall in 1990. The year before, Pervis Ellison had become the first, and still only, Cardinal to ever […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:44 AMMikel Brown Jr goes No. 6 to Brooklyn
Mikel Brown Jr goes No. 6 to Brooklyn
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:40 AMMikel Brown Jr. selected No. 6 overall by Brooklyn Nets
With the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets selected Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. Brown becomes the highest Louisville player selected in an NBA Draft since Felton Spencer was drafted sixth overall in 1990. The year before, Pervis Ellison had become the first, and still only, Cardinal to ever […]
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