The Milwaukee Bucks went for size, skill and some desert edge on Tuesday night, using the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to grab Arizona guard Brayden Burries. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound combo guard led the Wildcats in scoring as a freshman and profiles as a rugged, modern two-way wing. For a Bucks team searching for fresh legs on the perimeter, Burries offers shooting, ballhandling and defense in one cost-controlled package.
According to NBA.com, Burries went off the board at No. 10 to Milwaukee after averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from three-point range for Arizona. Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd called him "a laid-back, kind of unassuming guy, but he has a killer in him," per the league's draft profile. Those numbers and that mentality help explain why scouts have him pegged as a plug-and-play option on both ends of the floor.
The New York Times labeled Burries "a scoring-minded combo guard built for the modern NBA" and pointed to his physical finishes at the rim and sharp defensive instincts as pillars of Arizona's Final Four run. The outlet also noted that his sturdy 215-pound frame and knack for creating shots in isolation were major selling points for teams shopping near the top of the lottery.
What Burries Brings To Milwaukee
NBA.com's scouting notes highlight Burries' blend of size, shooting touch and toughness. He knocked down 70 three-pointers in 2025-26, which tied for the second-most ever by an Arizona freshman. That résumé gives the Bucks a wing who can stretch the floor and credibly guard multiple positions, a neat fit for a roster that had been openly linked to him in the run-up to draft night. Sports Illustrated had already flagged Burries as a particularly clean answer to Milwaukee's backcourt wish list.
From here, the developmental focus is clear. Burries' upside hinges on sharpening his playmaking and night-to-night consistency, areas Milwaukee's coaching staff is expected to prioritize as soon as he hits their gym.
Next Steps
Next on the checklist are rookie contract talks, which will unfold as Burries gets set to join the Bucks' summer workout program and Summer League squad. The organization will use those reps to sort out how quickly he can carve out rotation minutes while other offseason moves shake into place. Fans should see Burries in a Bucks uniform for the first time during Summer League, with another look coming in preseason action this fall as Milwaukee starts to figure out exactly where its new guard fits in the mix.
