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Last updated August 22, 2026

2026 NBA Draft Recap: Brooklyn Nets

The Headline Pick

Mikel Brown Jr. — G, Louisville

Selected at No. 6 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Brooklyn Nets made 2 total selections in this draft class.

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Hosting the draft on home floor at Barclays Center, the Nets came away with two first-round talents: Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 and, via the Julius Randle trade with Minnesota, Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson at No. 28. Two first-rounders in one night is a meaningful step for a young roster early in its rebuild.

Players to Watch

The Brooklyn Nets' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:

Mikel Brown Jr.

Round 1, Pick 6

G · Louisville

Brooklyn lands its highest pick of the rebuild at No. 6, taking Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. Selecting sixth in a draft it hosted at Barclays Center, the Nets make him the headline addition to a backcourt they are building around.

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Joshua Jefferson

Round 1, Pick 28

F · Iowa State · from Minnesota via the Julius Randle trade

The No. 28 pick, acquired from Minnesota in the Julius Randle trade, became Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson — a second first-round selection to develop alongside Mikel Brown Jr.

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Full Brooklyn Nets Draft Class

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	College
1	6	Mikel Brown Jr.	G	Louisville
1	28	Joshua Jefferson	F	Iowa State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many picks did the Brooklyn Nets have in the 2026 NBA Draft?

The Brooklyn Nets made 2 selections in the 2026 NBA Draft (June 23-24, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York).

Who did the Brooklyn Nets draft in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft?

The Brooklyn Nets selected Mikel Brown Jr., G out of Louisville, with the No. 6 overall pick.

Who are the Brooklyn Nets top rookies to watch in 2026?

The top Brooklyn Nets rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Mikel Brown Jr., Joshua Jefferson. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.

Where can I buy Brooklyn Nets rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?

Brooklyn Nets rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of NBA merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.

Compiled by the Sports Wire Network editorial team from CBS Sports, ESPN, NBA.com, Yahoo Sports, and Wikipedia draft trackers. 2026 NBA Draft held June 23-24, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. Updated as new information becomes available.

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