Burries was a consensus top 15 recruit and McDonald's All American coming out of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in California. The combo guard lived up to expectations in his freshman year at Arizona, leading them in scoring, and propelling them to a Big 12 regular season championship, tournament championship, and Final Four. He has solidified himself as a lock to be a 2026 lottery pick.
About
Consensus top 15 recruit, McDonald’s All American, and Gatorade Player of the Year in California.
Became the first Arizona freshman to average 16+ points, 4+ rebounds, and 2+ assists.
First Team All-Big 12.
Strengths
"- Strong-bodied guard with an NBA ready frame who uses his body well and is expected to be immediately productive on both ends of the floor.
Three-point range scoring threat with versatility in his shot-making profile. He gets downhill with force, finishes well (63% at the rim), ranked in the 89th percentile on dribble jumpers, and shot 39% from deep with minimal fluctuation on contested vs. noncontested attempts.
Engaged defender who utilizes his strength, is physical enough to be versatile, and also a high-volume perimeter rebounder (4.4 defensive rebounds per game).
Weaknesses
He’s older for his grade, having turned 20 in September, and is perceived to have less untapped physical upside.
Played point guard when he was younger, but hasn’t shown the ball-handling or passing growth as much since. Best as a secondary handler.
Doesn’t get to the free-throw line as often as someone with his physical tools and ability to get downhill should.
Burries was selected by the Bucks with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Burries brings a polished, physical scoring profile to Milwaukee after a highly productive freshman season at Arizona. The 19-year-old wing established himself as one of the most reliable perimeter creators in the country, utilizing his robust 6-foot-4 frame to bully smaller guards, absorb contact on drives, and consistently get to his spots in the mid-range. A bucket-getter at every level, Burries paced the one-seeded Wildcats' offense while flashing the lateral strength necessary to defend multiple positions on the other end of the floor. He lands in a fascinating, reshaped situation in Milwaukee following the franchise's blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez and more. Because the Bucks also feature a rising breakout guard in Ryan Rollins, who locked down a significant backcourt role this past season, Burries may find a bit of a logjam on the perimeter to start his career. While he might not see massive run right out of the gate behind Herro, Jaquez and Rollins, Burries' high basketball IQ and steady shot creation give the rebuilding Bucks an excellent piece for their new-look young core.
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