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NBA Draft 2020 Prospect Watch: Xavier Tillman Sr.

By Jordan Treske

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 04: Xavier Tillman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans during game action against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Breslin Center on February 4, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 04: Xavier Tillman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans during game action against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Breslin Center on February 4, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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Our latest look at the 2020 NBA Draft class focuses on the polished, versatile game of junior Michigan State big man, Xavier Tillman Sr.

If NBA teams are looking for value and versatility deep into the 2020 NBA Draft, Xavier Tillman Sr. is one of many role playing prospects looking to catch on in the NBA.

Tillman announced his plans to declare for the draft after his junior season was cut short due to the coronavirus outbreak, but has not yet hired an agent in order to maintain his college eligibility

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While that is best for keeping his options open, Tillman’s rise into becoming an impactful contributor over his time at Michigan State may force his hand to take the next step in his career.

After all, Tillman grew from being a limited reserve from his freshman year, to becoming the Big Ten’s Sixth Man of the Year as a sophomore last year and now a double-double producing big man that has a first round projection by some outlets.

Doing all of that while juggling school and a fast growing family, Tillman possesses a grounded, hard-working nature that only shows he is wiser than his 21 years of age.

Over his 31 appearances for the Spartans this year, Tillman averaged 13.7 points on .550/.260/.667 shooting splits, 10.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 steals across 32.1 minutes per tilt.

So without further ado, let’s dive into the strengths and weaknesses of Xavier Tillman’s game, see where draft experts currently rate him, and evaluate his potential fit with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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