New Zealand Breakers sharpshooter Hugo Besson is the latest NBL player to make the NBA, after he was drafted to the Milwaukee Bucks (via Indiana) with the 58^th pick.

After a strong campaign with the Breakers, the flamboyant scorer impressed teams in private workouts and at the combine in the lead-up to the draft.

"I feel very grateful being picked. I've worked hard my whole career. I'm very grateful and I can't wait to get to work," Besson said.

"I think I can bring something to the team and I'm very excited to be part of this organisation."

The Frenchman wasted no time showcasing his scoring ability in the NBL, posting a season high 26 points against South East Melbourne in round two.

Besson’s explosive offensive talent was on display throughout the entire season, highlighted by a 17-point burst in the third quarter against Perth in March.

The 21-year-old averaged 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25 games for New Zealand.

Milwaukee fans will now get to enjoy Besson’s innate abilities, where he joins a talented roster headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Besson’s Breakers teammate, Ousmane Dieng, was also drafted today, by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 11^th pick. Perth Wildcats star Luke Travers is also off to the Cleveland Cavaliers at pick 56.