Former UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau driven to prove he belongs in NBA
Tyler Bilodeau, a former UCLA star, is determined to prove his worth in the NBA despite mixed predictions about his draft prospects. He has focused on improving his game while recovering from a knee injury and aims to showcase his versatility and defensive skills. Bilodeau remains optimistic about his chances of being picked up as a free agent if he is not drafted.
- ▪Some NBA mock drafts have Tyler Bilodeau going late in the second round, while others do not have him being taken at all.
- ▪Bilodeau made 64% of his 3-pointers in one shooting drill and 68% in another during the draft combine.
- ▪He aims to prove critics wrong regarding his defensive abilities and wants to showcase his toughness and versatility.
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Sports exclusive Former UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau driven to prove he belongs in NBA By Ben Bolch Published May 20, 2026, 8:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Some NBA mock drafts have Tyler Bilodeau going late in the second round. Some don’t have him being taken at all. None of that matters to someone who has never listened to the doubters. 3 Former UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau (34) doesn’t have a backup plan if he doesn’t hear his name called in the NBA draft. Getty Images Lightly recruited out of high school, Bilodeau proved himself at Oregon State before transferring to UCLA and becoming one of the top-shooting power forwards in college basketball.
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