Add The New York Post on Google The Nets took UCLA senior forward Tyler Bilodeau with the 43rd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, adding one of the best shooters in the class.
Bilodeau hit 46 percent from 3-point range last season for the Bruins, and he’ll help provide some spacing for Brooklyn.
At 6-foot-8 ½ and 228 pounds — with over a seven-foot wingspan — his combination of size and shooting could prove useful.
Tyler Bilodeau of the UCLA Bruins celebrates in the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third round of the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images Granted, at 22 years old, he’s one of the older players in the class and may have limited upside.
He’s not overly explosive on either end of the floor, and won’t protect the rim or be disruptive defensively.
