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Collin Chandler has been shooting the ball well for the Kentucky Wildcats in SEC play, but some might not realize just how good Chandler has been shooting the ball.

How real is Suns rookie Koby Brea being Devin Booker 2.0?

When NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum read the Phoenix Suns 41st pick being Koby Brea, the Devin Booker comparison started flying. The two 6’6 Kentucky guards that spent their lone season Lexington coming off the bench for the Wildcats were knockdown shooters, each shooting well over 40% from deep.

What Separates Suns' Koby Brea as Elite Shooter

Phoenix Suns rookie Koby Brea has been widely regarded as one of the steals of the draft for his lights-out shooting prowess alone. Even his play in the NBA Summer League drew eerily similar comparisons to Phoenix's franchise legend; Devin Booker.

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Suns rookie Brea soars in Summer League debut, in 103-84 win to Wizards

LAS VEGAS – The fireworks were out for Phoenix Suns 2nd-round pick Koby Brea in his Summer League debut. The former Kentucky Wildcats guard scored 19 points and fueled a Suns 103-84 rout over the Washington Wizards.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 9, 2025

Kam Williams is going to mirror his game after a player on last season's Kentucky team

The hype is starting to build around Tulane transfer Kam Williams as Big Blue Nation believes he is going to have a great season, which will lead to him being a first-round pick in the NBA Draft.

Suns sign all three 2025 draft picks

The Suns have officially signed all three of their 2025 draft picks, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. That trio consists of No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach, No.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 27, 2025

Jayden Quaintance listed in the Sports Illustrated Way-Too-Early 2026 NBA Big Board

The 2025 NBA Draft has come to a conclusion, so conversations have already begun about the 2026 draft. Two former Kentucky Wildcats were taken in the 2025 draft as the Suns took Koby Brea and the Celtics took Amari Williams.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 27, 2025

Mark Pope shared a message to Koby Brea after he was selected by the Phoenix Suns

The NBA Draft came to an end last night, and two former Wildcats ended up going in the second round. The first of the two Wildcats off the board was Koby Brea.

Warriors Select Alex Toohey in 2025 NBA Draft

The Golden State Warriors had to wait a long time before getting involved in the 2025 NBA Draft. They didn't have a first-round pick on Wednesday night, and they traded away their lone selection of the second round on Thursday.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 26, 2025

Warriors Make Announcement on Trade With Phoenix Suns

The Golden State Warriors went into the 2025 NBA Draft with only one pick on their table at 41st overall. The Warriors were expected to add a difference maker with plenty of talent on the board; however, the franchise decided to trade the pick away.

Suns select Koby Brea 41st overall in the 2025 NBA draft

The Phoenix Suns wrap up their busy two-day 2025 NBA draft process with selecting Kentucky guard Koby Brea 41st overall. In the past 24 hours, general manager Brian Gregory has acquired three centers in Mark Williams, Khaman Maluach, and Rasheer Fleming.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2025

The Celtics should target Kentucky's sharpshooter in the NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's why they should target this Kentucky sharpshooter with one of those picks.

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Koby Brea is among the top 50 of ESPN's updated NBA Draft board

In the NBA, shooting continues to be more and more important, and with that, many teams have that as a focus on draft night. For Kentucky guard Koby Brea, that could very well play in his favor.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29, 2025

Tennessee's defense smothers Kentucky, books trip to Elite Eight in revenge win

Zakai Zeigler and Tennessee booked a spot in the Elite Eight with a 78-65 win over Kentucky, avenging a pair of regular-season losses.

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College Basketball News / NIL on SI / March 23, 2025

Kentucky Basketball Stars Shine in Intuit TurboTax March Madness Commercial

The Kentucky Wildcats brand is synonymous with March Madness, which at least one company has decided to take advantage of. Wildcats basketball players Koby Brea and Clara Strack are the stars of a new commercial from Intuit TurboTax, which was of course themed around the NCAA Tournament.