Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Wings to Know for 2020 NBA Draft

With the NBA season on a hiatus, let’s take a look at five shooting guards that could end up with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft.

The Milwaukee Bucks have a need for wing depth in upcoming seasons and could target the position in the 2020 NBA Draft.

They acquired the Indiana Pacers’ first round pick in a trade for Malcolm Brogdon last summer. That pick should be around the 18th overall selection, depending on if the NBA resumes the regular season or not.

As it stands, Wesley Matthews (player option), Sterling Brown (restricted free agent) and Pat Connaughton (unrestricted free agent) could all be on new teams next season. That would leave the Bucks with just Khris Middleton and combo guard Donte DiVincenzo on the wing.

Fortunately for Milwaukee, there are a number of good three-and-d wings who could be available when they are on the clock. Let’s take a look at five of the best.

Devin Vassell, Florida State

One of the rising names in this year’s class, Devin Vassell could turn into a special player by the time it’s all said and done. He’s an elite on-ball defender who harasses opponents with length (6-foot-10 wingspan) and hard work. He’s not a great athlete, but should be a good shooter at the next level. He’s projected to go in the top 10, but if he slips, Milwaukee would be there to pick up the pieces.

Aaron Nesmith, Vanderbilt

The second-best three-and-D wing on this list (behind Vassell), Nesmith would be a terrific addition to the Bucks next season. He knocked down an insane 52.2 percent of his threes last season while attempting a whopping 8.2 per game. Even better, he does it in a variety of ways while coming off screens and shooting on the move. His defense isn’t as good as Vassell’s, but he should be able to hold his own right away.

Saddiq Bey, Villanova

Saddiq Bey could turn into more of a forward in the mold of Tobias Harris, but he’s a wing at the beginning of his career. He’s another good shooter from behind the arc, connecting on 45.1 percent of his threes last year. He’s a bit more limited on offense than Nesmith, but makes up for it on defense. He’s a prime candidate to be available around number 18.

Josh Green, Arizona

Josh Green has work to do on his jumper, but still made 36.1 percent of his threes last season. To make up for it, he takes his role as a defensive stopper very seriously. He works his tail off and never relents on that end of the floor. If he can make some changes to his shot and become more consistent behind the arc, he could be a steal in the middle to late first round.

Isaac Okoro, Auburn

The best athlete on this list, Okoro can fly through the lane and throw a dunk down in traffic. It’s this athleticism that has scouts excited about him and provides him with the possibility of being drafted inside the top 10. He has the most work to do on his jumper, but could be the best defender outside of Vassell. He uses great lateral quickness and jumping ability to make life difficult for even the best offensive players.