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Milwaukee Bucks’ 2018 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0

By Brian Sampson

LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 07: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket for a dunk during the second half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones on February 7, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 76-58. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 07: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket for a dunk during the second half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones on February 7, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 76-58. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats gestures during the first half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats gestures during the first half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Small Forward. 89. Pick Analysis. Tulane. Melvin Frazier. 16. player

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Melvin Frazier might be the likeliest picks for the Bucks at this point heading into the draft and are pretty similar players. The former was ranked 14th last time around and the latter was unranked.

Gilgeous-Alexander played one season at Kentucky and proved himself to be a defensive stopper who can guard multiple positions at 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-11.5-inch wingspan. That defensive versatility might be attractive to the Bucks as they look to ramp up their defense a little bit.

Defense isn’t all he can do, however, as he’s also adequate on offense. He’s a slippery ball-handler who can play some in the pick-and-roll. But in order for him to take the next step, he needs a lot of work on his jumper.

Frazier, on the other hand, displayed an improved jump shot in his last season at Tulane, especially in spot-up situations. Even though he also has a ways to go, he certainly has a higher upside than Gilgeous-Alexander.

Defensively, he’s similar to Gilgeous-Alexander, as he plays hard on every possession. He’s very active and does a great job getting his hands on passes and taking the ball away from ball-handlers. Again, he would bring a valuable defensive attribute to the Bucks.

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