The Milwaukee Bucks have made their picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting guard Brayden Burries with the 10th overall pick and agreeing to acquire the draft rights to forward Nate Ament, the 13th overall pick, from the Miami Heat.
Burries’ Collegiate Career
Burries, a 6-4, 215-pound guard, had a standout season at Arizona, averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He was named to the 2025-26 First Team All-Big 12 and Big 12 All-Freshman Team.
Ament, a 6-10, 211-pound forward, saw action in 35 games with Tennessee, averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. He was named to the 2025-26 SEC All-Freshman Team and All-SEC Second Team.
Bucks’ Future
The Bucks’ general manager, Jon Horst, discussed the team’s strategy behind selecting Burries and Ament. The team is looking to build a strong foundation for the future, and these picks are a step in that direction.
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