NBA Comparison: Nick Fazekas

Strengths: Bilodeau is one of the premier shooting big men in the 2026 NBA Draft class and has built his game around elite floor spacing, efficiency, and scoring touch … The UCLA senior led the Bruins in scoring in each of his two seasons in Westwood and finished his final collegiate season averaging 17.6 points per game while shooting an outstanding 51.8% from the field, 46.4% from three-point range, and 87.3% from the free throw line … His combination of volume and accuracy is especially impressive, connecting on 2.1 three-pointers per game while attempting 4.5 per contest … Few players in this draft can match his pure shooting ability … Possesses a smooth, repeatable release and is extremely comfortable spotting up, trailing in transition, or spacing the floor in pick-and-pop situations … Projects naturally as a stretch four at the next level … Owns very good size and length, measuring 6-foot-7¼ barefoot, 228 pounds, with a 7-foot-0¾ wingspan and 8-foot-11 standing reach … Uses his frame well to carve out space and create clean looks despite lacking elite athletic tools … A highly efficient scorer who understands angles and positioning … Frequently scores on turnaround jumpers, fadeaways, and crafty finishes around the basket … Shows good touch at all three levels and has become increasingly productive throughout his college career … Runs the floor better than expected and can finish above the rim when given a clear lane, often elevating off two feet for dunks … Smart player with a strong feel for the game who rarely forces offense … Finished his four-year college career averaging 13.1 points per game while shooting 50.6% from the field, 40.0% from three, and 80.7% from the free throw line across 128 games … Consistency, shooting, and offensive polish give him a chance to carve out a role as a floor-spacing frontcourt player.

Weaknesses: Bilodeau’s athletic limitations are the primary concern regarding his NBA projection … He lacks fluidity, quick-twitch explosiveness, and the run-jump athleticism teams typically seek from modern frontcourt prospects … There is a reason he elected not to participate in athletic testing at the NBA Draft Combine … Plays largely below the rim and does not generate much vertical pop around the basket … Limited foot speed creates concerns on both ends of the floor … Can struggle defending quicker forwards in space and lacks the strength and physicality to consistently hold his ground against bigger post players … His shooting stroke is highly accurate, but it can also be somewhat deliberate … The release takes time to load and may become more difficult to get off against NBA length and closeouts … Not much of a creator off the bounce and lacks the burst necessary to consistently attack defenders one-on-one … Has difficulty creating separation without screens and relies heavily on shot-making skill rather than athletic advantages … Rebounding numbers are fairly modest for a player with his size and length … Defensive versatility is limited, and he is unlikely to provide much rim protection or switchability at the next level … While his production against college competition was impressive, there are legitimate questions about how well his scoring package translates against NBA athletes … May face a difficult adjustment period when asked to operate against bigger, stronger, and more explosive defenders every night.

Outlook: Bilodeau projects as a late second-round pick or priority undrafted free agent whose elite shooting gives him a realistic pathway to an NBA roster … Teams searching for floor spacing and offensive skill in the frontcourt will undoubtedly be intrigued by his production and efficiency … However, his lack of athleticism, defensive limitations, and questions about how his game translates against NBA competition cap his upside … He resembles a poor man’s Ryan Anderson stylistically, relying on shooting touch and offensive IQ rather than physical tools … If the shot translates immediately, he has a chance to develop into a useful rotation floor spacer. If not, his athletic shortcomings could make it difficult to secure a long-term NBA role.

Notes: Measured 6’7.25” barefoot, 228.2 pounds, with a 7’0.75” wingspan and 8’11” standing reach at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine … Did not participate in athletic testing … Born April 17, 2004 … Native of Billings, Montana … Played four collegiate seasons, spending his first two years at Oregon State before transferring to UCLA … Appeared in 128 career games (108 starts) … Career averages of 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 50.6% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range, and 80.7% from the free throw line … Two-time UCLA leading scorer … Third Team All-Big Ten selection in both 2024-25 and 2025-26 … Led the Big Ten in three-point percentage as a senior at 46.4% … Scored a career-high 34 points against UC Riverside on December 23, 2025 … Son of former NHL first-round pick Brent Bilodeau and former WNBA player Cass Bauer-Bilodeau.

Aran Smith 6/22/26