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2018 NBA Mock Draft 2.0

By Owen Nelson

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images) /
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Nick Richards. 89. Scouting Report. C. 24. player. Pick Analysis. Kentucky

It feels like this is a match made in heaven. The Milwaukee Bucks love to take a gamble on drafting long, raw prospects. This is evident by them drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thon Maker and D.J Wilson in recent years. Nick Richards of Kentucky perfectly fits the bill of what the Bucks look for in a prospect.

On the offensive side of the ball, Richards is far from what he could become: a dominating force. Richards has had a couple of big games, including a 25-point performance against IPFW, shooting 9-10 from the field that game.

For the season, Richards is averaging 8.7 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game and 1.6 blocks per game in just 18.1 minutes on the court per game. Due to the talent at Kentucky, Richards was unfortunately never going to get an abundance of playing time. However, Richards has shown the potential to warrant a first-round selection.