Tyler Bilodeau discusses draft experience and summer league plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Tyler Bilodeau, selected 44th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, expressed his excitement during his introductory press conference in New York. After a successful senior season at UCLA, he looks to make an immediate impact in the upcoming California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League. Bilodeau emphasized his versatile skills, particularly in shooting, defense, and rebounding, and aims to contribute to the team’s improvement following a challenging 20-62 season in 2025-26.
- •Bilodeau was drafted 44th overall by the Nets in 2026.
- •He averaged 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds at UCLA.
- •Bilodeau will participate in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League.
- •He aims to showcase his shooting and defensive skills.
- •The Nets are focused on roster improvement after a 20-62 season.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Tyler Bilodeau discusses being drafted, summer league prep
"Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Tyler Bilodeau was drafted with the No. 44 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and he reacted to that accomplishment.
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