US EditionFormer Flyer Headed to Former UD Coach’s Team After Being Picked in NBA Draft
- Koby Brea was selected 41st overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA Draft and will be traded to the Phoenix Suns.
- The Suns traded up to acquire Brea due to his reputation as one of college basketball's best shooters and a valuable perimeter scoring specialist.
- In his final year at Dayton, Brea topped the country in three-point shooting accuracy, connecting on 49.8% of his attempts; he then shot 43.5% from beyond the arc at Kentucky and averaged 11.6 points per game last season.
- Koby Brea highlighted the selflessness of his teammates who prioritize finding the best opportunity on the court, while he remains focused on continuing to take shots for Phoenix.
- Brea’s draft continues Kentucky’s streak of 18 consecutive NBA drafts with at least one player selected and indicates the Suns' intent to improve floor spacing.
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DRAFTED: Koby Brea 41st Pick in the second round of 2025 NBA Draft
Koby Brea is now a Phoenix Sun after being picked 41st in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Brea is the first Wildcat off the draft board, bringing his elite scoring to the pro level.After four years at Dayton, Brea helped blaze the path at Kentucky in Mark Pope's first year at the helm. At 6'7", the guard averaged 12 pts per game last season, shooting at a 47% clip from the field and 44% from the 3-point line.The sharpshooter took over ma…
Koby Brea drafted by Warriors, traded to Phoenix Suns - Nation of Blue
Kentucky guard Koby Brea was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with pick No. 41 in tonight’s second round of the NBA Draft. The Warriors traded Brea to the Phoenix Suns. Brea averaged 11.6 points per game for the Wildcats last season. He also knocked down 43.5% of his three-point attempts. The Phoenix Suns have selected Kentucky's Koby Brea with the No. 41 pick. The best shooter in college basketball over the past two seasons, Brea hit 47% o…
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