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The Golden State Warriors might have found their next splash brother—or at least a reliable floor-spacer—in the second round of the upcoming NBA Draft.
With just one pick heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dubs currently own the 41st overall selection via the Miami Heat. According to Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman, the Warriors are projected to use that pick on Kentucky sharpshooter Koby Brea, a 6’6” guard/wing known for one thing above all: elite shooting.
Brea joins a rare group of college players 6’6″ and over who’ve shot 42% or better from deep on at least 700 career attempts. Many in that category—like Allan Houston, Dennis Scott, Jason Kapono, Kyle Korver, Sam Hauser, and Steve Novak—went on to carve out impactful NBA roles as shooters. The projection? A Duncan Robinson-type specialist with real staying power.
Warriors’ Sharpshooting Solution?
The Warriors have long prioritized perimeter spacing and high-IQ movement, and Brea could be the kind of low-cost addition that seamlessly fits their offensive blueprint. With Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler consuming a significant chunk of the cap—and new CBA penalties discouraging high-spending teams from chasing mid-tier free agents—Golden State needs to maximize value in the second round.
And that’s where Brea comes in.
After beginning his career at Dayton, the Dominican-American wing transferred to Kentucky for his final collegiate season. Despite the change of scenery, Brea didn’t miss a beat. He averaged 11.6 points per game while leading the SEC in three-point shooting at 43.5% on nearly six attempts per game. The season prior, he led all of Division I with a blistering 49.8% clip from deep.
That kind of volume and efficiency is hard to find—especially at 6’6”.
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Golden State’s Roster Math
The Warriors don’t need Brea to be a star. But they do need contributors—especially ones who can step in and hit shots while playing within a structured system. With Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski still developing and Jonathan Kuminga‘s return uncertain, Brea could fill a specialized role from Day 1.
His skill set mirrors the likes of Robinson, Korver, and other classic NBA specialists—players who don’t need the ball to change games.
And at 22, Brea brings both experience and polish—something Golden State’s veteran core may appreciate as they try to remain contenders.
Draft Night Focus: Shooting, Fit, and Value
Golden State has made its name on shooting and chemistry. Brea checks both boxes. Whether he pans out like Duncan Robinson or carves his own lane, he’d enter the league with one elite skill already NBA-ready.
In the second round, that’s often all it takes.