Overview
Tyler Bilodeau grew up in a house built on professional sports. His father, Brent Bilodeau, was a first-round pick in the 1991 NHL Draft. His mother, Cass Bauer-Bilodeau, played in the WNBA. Tyler chose basketball, and by his senior year at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick, Washington, he was averaging 22.7 points and 10.3 rebounds on his way to being named Washington Mr. Basketball. Still, he was only a three-star recruit. Bilodeau committed to Oregon State, where he developed steadily across two seasons before entering the transfer portal as one of the most coveted shooting big men available. He landed at UCLA, where he led the Bruins in scoring. As a senior, Bilodeau took another leap, putting up 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 30.3 minutes per game on 51.8/46.4/87.3 shooting splits, connecting on 4.5 three-point attempts per game. He earned All-Big Ten Third Team honors from both coaches and media.
Analysis
Bilodeau was one of the most efficient perimeter threats in college basketball this past season. But he is not just a stationary shooter. His footwork allows him to score from the mid-range and the baseline, giving him three-level versatility. He takes care of the ball at a high level for a frontcourt player, rarely giving possessions away. There is room for him to become a more disruptive defender given his long arms.
Projection
Bilodeau projects as a floor-spacing four who can step into an NBA rotation and provide immediate offensive value. He fits best alongside ball-dominant creators who need space to operate, slotting into pick-and-pop actions and relocating off the ball. NBA comparisons to Bilodeau can be made to Dean Wade and Ryan Anderson.
Career Highlights
- Led the Big Ten in three‑point percentage (46.4) and ranked 12th in scoring (17.7 ppg) as a senior in 2025-26.
- Two‑time All‑Big Ten Third Team selection by the league’s coaches (2024-25, 2025-26).
- Shot 50.6% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range and 80.7% from the free throw line in four-year career.
- Played his first two college seasons at Oregon State and final two seasons at UCLA.
- Mother, Cass Bauer-Bilodeau, played in the WNBA; father, Brent, was the No. 17 pick in the 1991 NHL Draft.
— Profile by RotoWire.com with additional info from the official NBA Draft Media Guide