The 2026 NBA Draft is officially taking shape, and the Arizona Wildcats are poised to make another strong showing. With the draft lottery now complete and the order set, we have a clear picture of where standout players Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are projected to land. This marks a potential third consecutive year with a Wildcat selected, and a second straight first-round pick for the program.

If both Burries and Peat hear their names called, they would become the sixth and seventh players drafted under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Overall, they would be the eighth and ninth Wildcats to make the leap to the NBA under his leadership. Last year, Carter Bryant went to the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, while Pelle Larsson was taken by the Miami Heat in the second round the year prior. The 2022 draft was a banner year for Arizona, with Bennedict Mathurin, Dalen Terry, and Christian Koloko all selected. Undrafted free agents Keshad Johnson and Caleb Love have also carved out NBA minutes.

While Burries and Peat are the headliners, guard Jaden Bradley is also projected to be a second-round pick. Here’s a look at where these three Wildcats are expected to land, based on the latest mock drafts.

Brayden Burries has built a reputation as a steady two-way contributor with room to grow as a scorer. Scouts see intriguing upside as he develops his on-ball playmaking, but he already projects as a solid shooter capable of playing the 2-guard spot. That versatility makes him an appealing prospect. Though he’s older than some freshman guards in the lottery and lacks the flashy athleticism of others, he may be closer to making an immediate winning impact.

Burries was the leading scorer on one of the top three teams in the country this season. After a slow start—averaging just 7.8 points in his first five games—he caught fire. Over his final 34 games, he averaged 17.3 points while shooting 51 percent from the field, 41 percent from three, and 81 percent from the free-throw line. He’s also an aggressive rebounder, pulling down 5.5 boards per game during that stretch, and chipped in 2.4 assists per contest.