2017 NBA Mock Draft: What if the Lakers don’t take Lonzo Ball?

The Milwaukee Bucks may have lost general manager John Hammond to the Orlando Magic this week, but it’s not clear that the organization’s drafting philosophy will change (yet). The Bucks have prioritized players with excellent length for their position in recent drafts, building a lineup that is essentially all arms. However, there are still moves to be made. With Greg Monroe set to hit free agency next summer, adding an additional big to give the frontcourt some depth with Thon Maker could be a smart plan.

UCLA’s Ike Anigbogu fits the profile of a Milwaukee prospect. The 18-year old tied for the sixth longest standing reach at the draft combine and his 7-foot-6 wingspan was the second longest at the event. While he has excellent physical tools, Anigbogu will still require plenty of patience as he’s a bit of a project, evidenced by the foul trouble he frequently found himself in at UCLA.

The Bruins’ center can offer tremendous rim protection, however. He averaged 3.7 blocks per 40 minutes as a freshman and plays with the type of energy that bodes well for it translating to the NBA. Anigbogu still needs to develop as an offensive player, but if he can embrace his physical tools, he’ll be an impactful defensive piece in short order.