Burries Soars in NBA Draft

0:00On April 27th, Arizona's Braden Berries is lighting up the 2026 NBA draft boards as one of the top guards in the class. The freshman average 16.1 points per game grabbed 4.9 rebounds and snagged 1.5 steals while hitting 49. Percent from the field and 39 percent from 3. His all-around game has scouts buzzing early. His draft stock exploded this season, jumping from a late first round projection to a solid lottery candidate. Berries was key in guiding the Wildcats to their first Final 4 in 25 years, showing poise beyond his years as a true freshman. Fans and analysts are hyped, with ESPN's Jeremy Wu ranking him 10th overall in the class. Wu highlights how Berries contributes everywhere, on and off the ball, with strong defense and rebounding for his size, even if he dipped in the final tournament games. What sets him apart is that three-level scoring mix with toughness, though teams want him to sharpen his ball handling to unlock more upside as a primary creator.

1:04At a year older than most top freshmen, his frame fits better running point than on the wing. As the draft process heats up, Berries keeps working to solidify that lottery spot and build on his Wildcat legacy.