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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

Brooklyn Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. with No. 6 pick in NBA Draft

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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

Latest Updates

7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. reacts to being No. 6 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
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

What they're saying

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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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