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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 players to consider in the 2018 NBA Draft

By Brian Sampson

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – MARCH 15: Keita Bates-Diop #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – MARCH 15: Keita Bates-Diop #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Where Brown might be best case for the Bucks, Keita Bates-Diop might be worst case. That’s not meant as a knock against Bates-Diop, as he’s a good player, however, he just doesn’t fit with Milwaukee as well as some others do.

The reigning Big Ten Player of the Year came out of nowhere for Ohio State last season. He was always a solid player during his collegiate career, but really took his game to the next level as a senior. He’ll be looking to capitalize on that momentum at the draft.

Bates-Diop can play multiple positions and even has the ability to stretch the floor to the three-point line which is certainly a plus for the Bucks. He can also cut and play off the ball, as he has a good understanding of the game of basketball.

On the downside, his “versatility” may hurt him, as he doesn’t have an ideal position. He has certain traits to play specific positions, but lacks others that make him a real fit. Whether he can find his true spot in the NBA will be a good indicator of the type of success he has at the next level.

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