DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Will Koby Brea follow in the footsteps of Karl Anthony Towns, a fellow University of Kentucky player today regarded as one of the leading basketball players in the NBA?

Dominican national basketball team player Koby Brea was recently drafted in the 2025 NBA Draft with the 41st overall pick. He was initially selected by the Golden State Warriors but his draft rights were immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. Koby Brea is expected to make the Suns’ roster next season, initially as a bench player with the opportunity to grow into a more significant role due to his shooting skills.

Brea is known for his elite 3-point shooting, having made 43.5% of his three-pointers in his final college season at the University of Kentucky. He is projected to be a second-round pick who will likely start his NBA career as a reserve.

Sports analysts see him with the potential to develop into a starter...