Suns draft Koby Brea with the 41st pick

[Yuma]

Over five collegiate seasons, the last of which came in Lexington, Brea developed into a lethal shooter from deep. He led the SEC by hitting 43.5% of his 5.9 3s per game in 2024-25 after transferring from Dayton, where he led the A-10 shooting 49.8% on 6.1 attempts per game. -Arizona Sports

 

[Yuma]

From Arizona Sports:

"Many of the 3s he takes are the most difficult, coming off movement. Of the 559 field goal attempts he took the last two years, 415 were from behind the arc. Phoenix has lacked in 3-point frequency of late, so he could help there.

Brea measured in at 6-foot-5.75 without shoes with a 6-foot-5.25 wingspan, weighing 201.8 pounds.

He has called Booker a favorite player of his."

 

[Yuma]

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[Yuma]

From Lex 18 TV:

"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."

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"The sharpshooter took over many games. But his 23-point performance, draining a career-high seven 3s against the Florida Gators, is a standout night, and a great example of just how volatile Brea's shooting prowess can be."

 

[Yuma]

For The Win:

"The Suns continue to pick some of the most intriguing players in the 2025 NBA Draft, this time finding stellar value outside of the top-40 with Kentucky senior Koby Brea. After shooting better than 43.0 percent on 3-pointers across five seasons in the NCAA, he is a pro shooter who can help any team looking to improve its floor spacing.

Grade: A-"

 

[Adrian]

Phoenix Suns Rookie Sends Heartfelt Message After Being Drafted

This Phoenix Suns rookie sent a heartfelt message after being drafted into the NBA.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Yuma]

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

i don't see booker when i see brea - i see ish playing moneyball - i see ish getting top shelf 3 point shooting percentage at a fraction of the cost - i see greyson being good as gone and brea just knocking ish down consistently - because you can blind fold brea - his muscle memory is a photographic memory - practice cultivates confidence - this dude might end up in the 3pt comp mark my words -

 

[Yuma]

i don't see booker when i see brea - i see ish playing moneyball - i see ish getting top shelf 3 point shooting percentage at a fraction of the cost - i see greyson being good as gone and brea just knocking ish down consistently - because you can blind fold brea - his muscle memory is a photographic memory - practice cultivates confidence - this dude might end up in the 3pt comp mark my words -

I'd be fine if he turns out to be a JJ Reddick, or other sharp shooter from three. It would widen the floor for guys like Green and Booker.

 

[Adrian]

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[CardsSunsDbacks]

i don't see booker when i see brea - i see ish playing moneyball - i see ish getting top shelf 3 point shooting percentage at a fraction of the cost - i see greyson being good as gone and brea just knocking ish down consistently - because you can blind fold brea - his muscle memory is a photographic memory - practice cultivates confidence - this dude might end up in the 3pt comp mark my words -

To be fair, nobody saw Booker becoming what he did. Not suggesting that Brea is the level of prospect that Booker was, but he could surprise and be much better than people are currently expecting.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

brea really calling for the ball lol but with a stroke that pretty... old school klay thompson-ish

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[az jam]

We need to sign him to a standard contract and get rid of the two way contract we now have with him.

 

[Mainstreet]

We need to sign him to a standard contract and get rid of the two way contract we now have with him.

I wanted the same thing to happen last season with Collin Gillespie.

The thought occurred to me, they will, but wanted the flexibility to make roster moves before doing so. I agree Brea should be on a standard contract, preferably four years.

Suns have 14 players under contract and Beal appears on his way out, but roster moves may be pending.

 

[JCSunsfan]

.465 on over 400 attempts the last two years. And the kid is 6-7. If he can develop some defensive chops he can be a bit "Cam Johnson-ish". And it looks like he has a mid-range game.

I had not really been paying much attention to this pick, but I am now.

With this kid, Rasheer, Dunn, and Khamen, we have some interesting young players on this team.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I just watched extended film on this guy. He is one of the best shooters I have ever seen. He has a quick release, creates his own shot at the line, catch and shoot is really quick, gets his shot off with very little space.

It looks like he is developing his midrange game. But I think his defense is horrible. It must be; otherwise he would have been taken earlier.

 

[leclerc]

With this kid, Rasheer, Dunn, and Khamen, we have some interesting young players on this team.

Khaman. Looking forward to his next game and his first season with The Suns.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Khaman. Looking forward to his next game and his first season with The Suns.

I'm looking forward to his 18th season with the Suns. In fact, I'm looking forward to Khaman, Fleming and Brea all retiring that same year. I just hope reality is in a good mood when it decides to slap me awake.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm looking forward to his 18th season with the Suns. In fact, I'm looking forward to Khaman, Fleming and Brea all retiring that same year. I just hope reality is in a good mood when it decides to slap me awake.

I think we might need some coffee, but this is what summer league is all about.

The Kings are 2-0 thus far.

 

[Mainstreet]

.465 on over 400 attempts the last two years. And the kid is 6-7. If he can develop some defensive chops he can be a bit "Cam Johnson-ish". And it looks like he has a mid-range game.

I had not really been paying much attention to this pick, but I am now.

With this kid, Rasheer, Dunn, and Khamen, we have some interesting young players on this team.

Brea was completely off my radar as I was looking at center/forwards and point guards. I kept thinking, why did the Suns move up to #41 to draft him.

Maybe they had another player in mind, it's hard to know, but he was a good selection there.

 

[Superbone]

Brea was completely off my radar as I was looking at center/forwards and point guards. I kept thinking, why did the Suns move up to #41 to draft him.

Maybe they had another player in mind, it's hard to know, but he was a good selection there.

I didn't know anything about him either. But I was wowed when I watched his highlights. The net barely ever moved on his shots. And then to see him hit his first three 3s and 4 out of 5 was extremely impressive. He's been a very nice surprise for me.

 

[leclerc]

Question is if Ott gives Brea a chance. Beal, Allen and O'Neale is in front of him off the bench. Maybe Gillespie as well. Brea seems like a player that does not shy away from the big stage.

 

[Adrian]

Suns rookie drawing comparisons to Devin Booker at Summer League

A great start to life in the NBA for Koby Brea.

valleyofthesuns.com

 

[Yuma]

brea really calling for the ball lol but with a stroke that pretty... old school klay thompson-ish

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That's what his shot looks like to me, too. Klay Thompson.

 

[Yuma]

Brea was completely off my radar as I was looking at center/forwards and point guards. I kept thinking, why did the Suns move up to #41 to draft him.

Maybe they had another player in mind, it's hard to know, but he was a good selection there.

I heard, I think from Gambo, it was part of gathering assets to move up to get Flemming. Evidently we didn't need to use that pick to move up.