Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd took a moment after the NBA draft to share his thoughts on the fate of the players he has mentored.
Brayden Burries, who was selected tenth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, joins a franchise that recently moved on from Giannis Antetokounmpo and is now emphasizing a younger core.
Koa Peat, the final pick of the first round, was acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a last‑minute trade that underscored the team’s willingness to seize opportunities.
Second‑Round Surprise
Jaden Bradley became the only player from Lloyd’s cohort to be chosen in the second round, landing with the Toronto Raptors, a team Lloyd believes is eager to integrate him immediately.
Tobe Awaka, after going undrafted, signed a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls, marking a free‑agent move that reflects the Bulls’ willingness to give him a platform.
Anthony Dell’Orso reached an agreement with the Sacramento Kings, though the deal guarantees only exhibition appearances this summer, a situation Lloyd says the player can navigate to his advantage.
Across the board, Lloyd highlighted that each prospect has found a situation where they are both wanted and needed, a testament to the draft’s unpredictable yet promising landscape.