2018 NBA Mock Draft: What’s in store for the second round?

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Grayson Allen #23 speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Grayson Allen #23 speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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89. . C. Texas A&M. Robert Williams III. 17. player

Williams declined to attend this week’s combine, probably knowing that it’s too late for him to rise to the lottery after two seasons at Texas A&M and a trip to the combine last summer. There’s not much for him to prove after a failed experiment with a jump shot during his sophomore season, but that’s not to say Milwaukee shouldn’t be interested.

While the Bucks have certainly tried to be versatile at the center spot during Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career, they have also typically tried to put a center in place near the rim to finish plays, defend, rebound and ignite Antetokounmpo in transition. It remains to be seen what new coach Mike Budenholzer will do, but I actually believe Budenholzer might be more traditional in the frontcourt with a player like Williams or John Henson.

Williams might never get that jumper right, but he posted a block percentage over 10 in each of his two college seasons and can rebound like crazy when locked in. He decreased his usage and became more efficient as a sophomore, while his defensive rebounding percentage skyrocketed. Quietly, he became a more well-rounded player despite failing to improve and make his return to school worthwhile.