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Now two weeks removed from the 2026 NBA Draft, here's a rundown of the players connected to the Milwaukee Bucks in mock drafts around the internet, although the list includes some names you've probably already seen.
The NBA Draft begins Tuesday, June 23, though the wait seems longer given that the Bucks would likely have a decision made about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo between then and now.
If you've been following mock drafts at all, you know this is a name that's going to come up as a fit for the Bucks.
From Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports: Ament is a polarizing prospect with a wide range of outcomes on draft night. A late-blooming 6-foot-10 combo-forward who is fluid, has touch, and skill, he's also inconsistent and needs to get stronger. While his freshman year was up and down, Ament's overall arc has been linear, and there's still glaring potential. That upside makes him a logical choice for a Milwaukee team that has a very uncertain future ahead of them.
From Jeremy Woo of ESPN in a late-May mock: Ament was polarizing for teams all season, with some evaluators still enamored with his size and skill, while others view him as a theoretical prospect and are concerned with his struggles in college. In either case, he's a ways away from impacting winning at the NBA level, which makes him a bit more fit-specific to teams that have minutes available and a runway to develop him. The Bucks might wind up in that position and could opt to roll the dice here.
From Derek Parker of Sports Illustrated: Ament’s upside as a 6-foot-10 wing with premier face-up ability is undeniable. If developed properly, he could add the prototypical modern wing with shooting, rebounding, defense and a dash of handling. Milwaukee could be soon operating with multiple first-round picks, and using one on Ament wouldn’t be far-fetched.
The Ringer also picked Ament in May.
From Sam Vecenie of The Athletic: The Bucks have certainly been doing due diligence into the lead guards, including Flemings, Anderson, Labaron Philon Jr. and Brown. I’ve also heard Hannes Steinbach’s name as an option here. But with the potential for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s departure, it makes sense for the Bucks to go with as high an upside swing as possible. Brown is a dynamic playmaker with the ball who can play in ball screens, make high-level passing reads and shoot. However, his decision-making can be questionable at times while trying to hit home runs, and his scoring inside of 15 feet has left some scouts with questions.
Stephen Noh of Sporting News also picked Brown for the Bucks in May.
From Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo! Sports: The Bucks should take a swing to jump start their new era, whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo is part of it. Flemings could be that type of bet since he plays with surgical midrange touch, an explosive first step, and the passing vision of a true point guard who can run an offense. But Flemings is also 183 pounds and midrange-heavy in a 3-point league, and he watched his efficiency crater against the stiffest competition late in the season. The question is whether his scoring package translates against NBA length and spacing, or whether opposing scouts figure him out the same way late-season defenses did. Still, he brings incredible effort and passion to the floor and will likely maximize whatever he’s going to become.
From Bryan Kalbrosky of USA TODAY: While leading his team to win the NCAA championship, Aday Mara became one of the prospects who helped himself the most during March Madness. The 7-foot-3 big man, who transferred from UCLA, is a fantastic rim protector. Opponents only attempted 20.4 percent of their field goals at the rim when the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year was on the court, per CBB Analytics, which ranks near the lowest among all NCAA players. He could potentially hear his name called even higher than this, too, as teams look for large defenders like Mara (who measured with a 9-foot-9 standing reach) as front offices value bigger bodies to throw at Victor Wembanyama.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's who Bucks might pick at No. 10, based on these NBA mock drafts
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The NBA Draft begins Tuesday, June 23, though the wait seems longer given that the Bucks would likely have a decision made about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo between then and now.
Nate Ament, power forward, Tennessee
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If you've been following mock drafts at all, you know this is a name that's going to come up as a fit for the Bucks.
From Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports: Ament is a polarizing prospect with a wide range of outcomes on draft night. A late-blooming 6-foot-10 combo-forward who is fluid, has touch, and skill, he's also inconsistent and needs to get stronger. While his freshman year was up and down, Ament's overall arc has been linear, and there's still glaring potential. That upside makes him a logical choice for a Milwaukee team that has a very uncertain future ahead of them.
From Jeremy Woo of ESPN in a late-May mock: Ament was polarizing for teams all season, with some evaluators still enamored with his size and skill, while others view him as a theoretical prospect and are concerned with his struggles in college. In either case, he's a ways away from impacting winning at the NBA level, which makes him a bit more fit-specific to teams that have minutes available and a runway to develop him. The Bucks might wind up in that position and could opt to roll the dice here.
From Derek Parker of Sports Illustrated: Ament’s upside as a 6-foot-10 wing with premier face-up ability is undeniable. If developed properly, he could add the prototypical modern wing with shooting, rebounding, defense and a dash of handling. Milwaukee could be soon operating with multiple first-round picks, and using one on Ament wouldn’t be far-fetched.
The Ringer also picked Ament in May.
Mikel Brown Jr., guard, Louisville
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From Sam Vecenie of The Athletic: The Bucks have certainly been doing due diligence into the lead guards, including Flemings, Anderson, Labaron Philon Jr. and Brown. I’ve also heard Hannes Steinbach’s name as an option here. But with the potential for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s departure, it makes sense for the Bucks to go with as high an upside swing as possible. Brown is a dynamic playmaker with the ball who can play in ball screens, make high-level passing reads and shoot. However, his decision-making can be questionable at times while trying to hit home runs, and his scoring inside of 15 feet has left some scouts with questions.
Stephen Noh of Sporting News also picked Brown for the Bucks in May.
Kingston Flemings, guard, Houston
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From Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo! Sports: The Bucks should take a swing to jump start their new era, whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo is part of it. Flemings could be that type of bet since he plays with surgical midrange touch, an explosive first step, and the passing vision of a true point guard who can run an offense. But Flemings is also 183 pounds and midrange-heavy in a 3-point league, and he watched his efficiency crater against the stiffest competition late in the season. The question is whether his scoring package translates against NBA length and spacing, or whether opposing scouts figure him out the same way late-season defenses did. Still, he brings incredible effort and passion to the floor and will likely maximize whatever he’s going to become.
Aday Mara, center, Michigan
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From Bryan Kalbrosky of USA TODAY: While leading his team to win the NCAA championship, Aday Mara became one of the prospects who helped himself the most during March Madness. The 7-foot-3 big man, who transferred from UCLA, is a fantastic rim protector. Opponents only attempted 20.4 percent of their field goals at the rim when the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year was on the court, per CBB Analytics, which ranks near the lowest among all NCAA players. He could potentially hear his name called even higher than this, too, as teams look for large defenders like Mara (who measured with a 9-foot-9 standing reach) as front offices value bigger bodies to throw at Victor Wembanyama.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's who Bucks might pick at No. 10, based on these NBA mock drafts
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