NBA Draft 2018 Prospect Watch: Shake Milton

UNIVERSITY PARK, TX - DECEMBER 02: SMU Mustangs guard Shake Milton (#1) tries to fire up the crowd during the college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the USC Trojans on December 2, 2017, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. SMU won the game 72-55. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). /

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Weaknesses

While he certainly possesses a number of appealing attributes, the one area that’s concerning in regards to Milton’s physical makeup is his athleticism.

Milton is neither particularly bursty nor does he have a great leaping ability and while he is shifty at times, especially with the ball in his hands, there’s a certain dynamism that is lacking from his game athletically.

That certainly shows in Milton’s attempts to finish at the basket and it will be interesting to watch how the 21-year-old is able to stack up in that department when facing against NBA-caliber rim protectors.

As it relates to his defensive potential, Milton still has to resolve some questions over his team/off-ball defending, despite the measurables he possesses.

Whether it’s the need for him to build up his lower body strength to even out his physicality disadvantages at this point or having to stay engaged at all times defensively, Milton must refine his skill and effort level on that end of the floor.

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