The Brooklyn Nets selected UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Bilodeau joins a draft class that includes first-round selections Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 and Joshua Jefferson at No. 28.
College Performance and Skills
During his senior season with the Bruins, the 22-year-old averaged 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
He led the Big Ten conference with a 46.4% three-point shooting average on 5.4 attempts per game.
The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward increased his perimeter attempts each college season.
He scored a career-high 34 points against UC Riverside and recorded three 30-point games during his final collegiate year.
ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo described Bilodeau as a top shooter in the class who provides floor-spacing utility.
However, scouts remain concerned about his lack of playmaking handle, low-post rim pressure, and defensive rotational quickness.
Fit with the Nets
Bilodeau enters a crowded Brooklyn frontcourt featuring Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, Day'Ron Sharpe, and rookie Joshua Jefferson.
He is expected to start the season with the Long Island Nets G League affiliate.
Bilodeau models his perimeter-centric play style after former Nets player Cameron Johnson, emphasizing efficient floor spacing.
Family Background
Bilodeau comes from a highly athletic family.
His father, Brent Bilodeau, was the 17th overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1991 NHL Draft.
His mother, Cass Bauer-Bilodeau, played seven professional seasons in the ABL and WNBA.
UCLA Draft History
This selection prevents a two-year draft dry spell for UCLA.
The program now has 126 drafted players all-time, ranking second in NCAA history behind Kentucky's 143.
Nets General Manager Sean Marks and his staff are now evaluating undrafted free agents for Summer League and training camp spots.
