{"id":196848,"date":"2026-05-25T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=196848"},"modified":"2026-05-24T21:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:46:56","slug":"2026-tyler-bilodeau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/05\/25\/2026-tyler-bilodeau\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyler Bilodeau 2026 NBA Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking for value in a potential second-round draft pick for the 2026 NBA Draft<\/a>, look no further than UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau<\/a>. The six-foot-eight power forward was always a presence during his collegiate career. Even though his final season ended with an injury, Bilodeau still provides great value at his size, and along with his abilities. Bilodeau might have his work cut out for him, as the 62nd-best prospect according to ESPN.<\/a> However, he’s a player who can contribute if he is ultimately picked up in the 2026 NBA Draft. Let’s take a closer look at Bilodeau’s draft profile.<\/p>\n

Tyler Bilodeau 2026 NBA Draft Profile<\/h2>\n

College Career<\/h3>\n

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Like many prospects <\/a>who played four years at least of college basketball. Tyler Bilodeau spent his time between two schools. He began his collegiate career in 2022-23 season at Oregon State. He saw time in 32 games during his freshman season, along with 13 starts. During that season, Bilodeau averaged seven points and nearly four rebounds per game. That only prepared him for a big jump during his sophomore season.<\/p>\n

Bilodeau quickly became the face for the Beavers alongside Jordan Pope<\/a>, as Bilodeau bumped his scoring average up to 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. It was during that season that Bilodeau showed his potential to be both a double-digit scorer and rebounder on any given night, as he had three double-doubles. He also had six games where he scored over 20 points per game. Despite his potential and impact, after the 2023-24 season, Bilodeau was looking for a new home to further showcase his skills.<\/p>\n

That led him to Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins. The move also saw him become part of the Big Ten. In his first season as a Bruin, Bilodeau moved to the top of the team in scoring, as he became the leader of the Bruins as they turned around the team from a losing record the previous season. His 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game were enough to earn All-Big Ten honors during the 2024-25 season<\/a>. Despite hearing draft buzz, Bilodeau returned for his senior campaign in 2025-26.<\/p>\n

It was well worth it, as Bilodeau continued to add to his impressive collegiate career. In doing so, he showcased his best skills, as he finished with an average of 17.6 points per game. The Bruins had their struggles as a team and with Mick Cronin<\/a>, their head coach, but Bilodeau’s heart helped them become a dangerous team in March. A leg injury suffered during the Big Ten Tournament kept him from playing beyond the Big Ten Quarterfinals, ending his season prematurely. That didn’t deter him from being one of the best three-point shooting big men in the Big Ten.<\/p>\n