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Milwaukee Bucks: Rounding Up Experts’ Final Mock Drafts

By Adam McGee

Feb 9, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) dunks against Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Michigan State 82-81 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) dunks against Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Michigan State 82-81 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

Deyonta Davis

The most popular pick of them all among experts, it would seem that at the very least the momentum of many of those looking on has moved in Davis’ direction for Milwaukee’s pick.

At the time of posting, the following experts have the Bucks slated to select the Michigan State big man:

Draft Express/The Vertical (Jonathan Givony)

USA Today (Derek Bodner)

Sports Illustrated (Andrew Sharp)

NBADraft.net (Aran Smith)

Bodner says:

"Davis (1.8 blocks in just 18 minutes per game) has the potential to be an elite interior defender. He’s still raw, but the potential is there down the line."

Sharp says:

"The Bucks could go in a couple different directions—Wade Baldwin, Timothe Luwawu, and Henry Ellenson are all options—but after talking it through on this Bucks podcast with friends at Brew Hoop, I’m pretty sure drafting Davis is the best option. He’s raw and probably a few years away from helping as a starter, but this would be a smart long-term play. He can protect the rim, rebound, and best–case scenario, he can knock down jumpers and spread the floor. Davis can definitely do the first two, and maybe even the third. Do it, Bucks Mafia."

Smith says:

"Davis would help bolster the Bucks frontcourt and also gives nice potential for the future. This team could be losing Greg Monroe, so a young bigman with athleticism and strength would offer a solid long term replacement."

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