Tyler Bilodeau selected by Brooklyn Nets in NBA draft's second round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Tyler Bilodeau was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 43rd pick in the NBA draft on June 25, 2026. The former UCLA forward, known for his elite shooting, averaged 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds last season. Despite concerns about his defense, he showed positional versatility during his college career. Bilodeau's selection marks the second time in three years a UCLA player has been drafted. He is expected to bolster the Nets' frontcourt with his shooting ability and size.
- •Bilodeau was picked 43rd overall by the Nets.
- •He averaged 17.6 points per game last season at UCLA.
- •Shooting 46.4% from three, he led the Big Ten Conference.
- •Bilodeau adds positional versatility to the Nets' lineup.
- •He is the second UCLA player drafted in three years.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau goes to Brooklyn in NBA draft’s second round
"Confident in his NBA draft chances, Tyler Bilodeau said he didn’t have a Plan B. He won’t need one. The former UCLA star’s belief was rewarded Wednesday evening when he...
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