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Milwaukee Bucks 2018 NBA Draft ultimate guide

By Brian Sampson

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: A detail of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks' hands during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: A detail of Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks' hands during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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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) /

Zhaire Smith, Small Forward, Texas Tech

Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 199 pounds Wingspan: 6-foot-9.75

Standing Reach: 8-foot-4 Age: 18.9

Per Game Table
Season G MP FG FGA FG% 2P% 3PA 3P% FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PTS
2017-18 37 28.4 4.2 7.5 .556 .574 1.1 .450 .717 5.0 1.8 1.1 1.1 1.1 11.3
Career 37 28.4 4.2 7.5 .556 .574 1.1 .450 .717 5.0 1.8 1.1 1.1 1.1 11.3

Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table

The first thing you must know about Zhaire Smith is that he can jump out of the gym. Literally. Okay, maybe not literally, but you get the point. He’s a high flying guard who would give the Bucks a huge boost of athleticism and defense. Even though he’s only 6-foot-4, he is strong enough to defend multiple positions and has a great wingspan. He also works on the glass, something the Bucks need more of at every position. His shooting is the biggest downfall, but he could turn himself into a great slasher and cutter, as he continues to develop his understanding of the game.

In the link below, you can find his strengths, weaknesses, comparison and his fit on the Bucks:

Role with Bucks:

  • Guard off the bench who could potentially offset Tony Snell or Sterling Brown.
  • Off-ball cutter when defenses are keyed in on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • Good off-ball screener to get teammates open
  • Engaged defender who can guard multiple positions

Projected draft range (compilation of mock drafts from around the internet):

16-18

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