Freshman guard Brayden Burries reportedly solidified his status as a potential top-10 pick in the NBA draft with a well-rounded showing in the NBA Draft Combine the last two days at Chicago.
Here’s a look at each of Arizona’s players in attendance.
Brayden Burries
Measurements: Measured 6’3.75″ barefoot, weighing 215.4 pounds, with a 6’6″ wingspan and an 8’2.5″ standing reach.
Athletics: Stood out with an elite vertical jump, finishing 4th in the No-Step Vertical and 18th in the Max Vertical.
Shooting: Finished first overall in free-throw shooting (10 of 10) and sixth in the 3-point star drill (17 of 25), converting roughly 61% of his shots from deep during the session.
Draft stock: Actively rising. He has fully established himself as an option in the competitive upper tier of perimeter prospects.
Mock Placements: Yahoo! Sports projected Burries No. 14 overall to the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN pinned him at No. 9 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, with scouts favoring his steady two-way impact and mature character.
Koa Peat
Measurements: Measured 6’7″ barefoot (considered slightly undersized for an NBA power forward), weighing 245 pounds, with a 6’11.25″ wingspan.
Athletics: Shined as an athletic standout, placing first in the no-step vertical and third in the 3/4 court sprint.
Shooting: Struggled with a reported hitch in an altered jumper. He finished 25th and last in both the spot-up shooting (6 of 25) and 3-point star drills (6 of 25).
Draft stock: While his vertical power and quickness keep him in the first-round conversation, analysts suggest his jump shot represents a necessary rebuild, threatening a draft-night slide.
Mock Placements: ESPN has Peat at No. 24 overall to the New York Knicks. Yahoo Sports has him as the No. 29 pick going to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Because he has yet to formally sign away his college eligibility, Peat might execute a late withdrawal before the May 27 deadline to return to Arizona for his sophomore year.
Tobe Awaka
Measurements: Measured 6’8″ barefoot, weighing a sturdy 261.4 pounds, with a long 7’2.25″ wingspan.
Athletics: Surprised scouts with top-tier mobility for his size, placing sixth in the no-step vertical, eighth in the 3/4-court sprint, and ninth in the max vertical.
Shooting: Lagged in perimeter shooting, ranking 58th in the 3-point star drill (9 of 25).
Draft trajectory: Upward. Finishing top-10 in multiple agility and explosive jumping categories for his 261-pound frame, which opened the eyes of front office personnel who previously viewed him purely as an earth-bound, interior rebounder.
Mock Placements: He remains unlisted in the exact two-round projections. However, his physical showcase in Chicago could elevated him into the pick 50–60 conversation. Teams looking for low-cost, elite bench rebounders — modeled after his NCAA-leading 20.2% offensive rebounding percentage — are now tracking him as a potential late-second-round flier rather than a clear undrafted free agent.
Jaden Bradley
Measurements: Measured 6’2.5″ barefoot, weighing 205.4 pounds, with a 6’6.25″ wingspan.
Shooting: Landed near the bottom of the field in perimeter testing, placing 58th in spot-up shooting (10 of 25) and 31st in shooting off the dribble (19 of 30).
Draft stock: Holding steady in the second round. Because he is the only Arizona player electing to participate in the live 5-on-5 scrimmages, his ultimate draft position will rely on his veteran leadership, defensive tenacity, and half-court playmaking under live evaluation.
Mock Placements: ESPN’s Jeremy Woo projects Bradley staying in-state to the Phoenix Suns at No. 47 overall, citing a strong need for backcourt depth and mature defensive guards. The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie slotted him slightly lower at No. 51 overall to the Washington Wizards.
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