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Mikel Brown Jr.
PG · Louisville · 6'4" · age 19 · Plus starter
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA shot-making lead guard who runs an offense
Brooklyn Nets
Drafted No. 6 · proj. 20–62
Arguably the most talented pure point guard in the class — a skilled initiator who can shoot and pass at a high level. Translatable shooting gives him a high floor.
Proj. pick #7Range 6–12Comp Coby White / Jamal Murray (lite)
Strengths
- High-level shooting off the dribble
- Rare passing vision
- Steady decision-maker
Top concern
A lingering back injury cost him games
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.