Bucks Trade Up to 36, Draft Jackson Jr and Livingston at 58

The NBA Draft took place last night and as the night began the Bucks had only one selection. That pick was number 58, the last pick of the evening. Milwaukee decided to trade up with the Magic and acquired the 36th selection.

The Bucks selected Andre Jackson Jr out of the University of Connecticut with that pick. Last year, Jackson won the National Title with the Huskies. The junior guard average 6.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. He is currently 21 years old and stands at 6’6″.

Positives:

He’s fast and athletic with the ability to make a difference in transition. His size, athleticism, and wingspan give him the tools to be a solid professional defender as well. He’s a smooth player with a well-rounded game to serve as a rotational wing at the next level.

Negatives:

Jackson isn’t a great scorer. He’s great in transition but sometimes lost in a half-court offense. He shot only 28.1% on three-pointers last season, which needs to vastly improve to become a legitimate NBA wing player.

Milwaukee would use the 58th pick and select Chris Livingston out of the University of Kentucky. The freshman forward averaged 6.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and .7 assists. At just 19 years old, he stands at 6’6″and was the 13th best high school prospect before he entered college.

Positives:

His athleticism allows him to finish strong at the rim, make acrobatic plays, and excel in transition. His explosiveness also benefits him on the defensive end, where he can disrupt passing lanes and block shots.

Negatives:

His consistency shooting can be improved. He should focus on refining his shooting mechanics and increasing his shooting percentages once he gets to the league, and work to become a more reliable threat from the perimeter.