Kentucky Wildcats Sharpshooter Officially Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

Koby Brea, a graduate transfer who made a significant impact during his lone season at Kentucky, has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. ESPN’s updated mock draft, released Tuesday, projects the skilled guard to be selected 54th overall by the Indiana Pacers. Brea’s path to the NBA isn’t built on hype or headlines, but on growth, grit, and elite shooting. After four seasons at Dayton, he took on a new challenge with the Wildcats, one he embraced fully while becoming one of college basketball’s most efficient perimeter threats.

Shooting Efficiency and Offensive Impact During the 2024–25 season, Brea averaged 11.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game over 36 contests, including 16 starts. He quickly established himself as one of Kentucky’s most reliable scorers, shooting 47% from the floor, 43.5% from three-point range, and 91.4% from the line. Brea’s consistency from deep was a major asset. He hit at least one three-pointer in 35 of 36 games, made multiple in 27, and knocked down three or more in 16 outings. His 93 total three-pointers tied for the seventh-most in a single season at Kentucky, trailing only a handful of the program’s legendary scorers.

His shooting prowess was instrumental in helping the Wildcats set a school record with 341 made threes, while the team also ranked seventh nationally in scoring at 84.4 points per game. Kentucky featured six players averaging double figures for the first time in program history, and Brea’s spacing helped open the floor for others to thrive. Key Performances on Big Stages Brea saved some of his best work for the spotlight. In Kentucky’s SEC opener, he erupted for 23 points on 7-of-9 shooting from deep in a 106–100 win over No. 6 Florida, the eventual national champions. He later matched that total in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, scoring 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting in a win over Illinois. Though the Wildcats’ season ended in the Sweet 16, Brea’s value as a mature, high-IQ scorer was clear throughout the year.

A New Chapter Begins Reflecting on his college career, Brea expressed gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. “Every step of my journey has shaped me into the person I am today,” he said. “While this moment is bittersweet, I’m excited for the next chapter of my life.” Brea now joins a long line of Kentucky players leaping to the NBA. With his shooting and experience, he brings a skill set built for the modern game, one that could earn him a role in the league for years to come.