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Bucks land Ulrich Chomche, Harrison Ingram in the latest 2024 NBA Mock Draft
Their current status as a championship contender doesn't change the stance of the Milwaukee Bucks in continuing to put such emphasis on their future. This forthcoming 2024 NBA Draft offers the franchise a golden opportunity to identify their new promising pieces that can be a part of their grand plan that stars both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
As NCAA March Madness is now finally upon us, Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman released his latest 2024 Mock Draft, in which the Bucks are projected to select two young prospects in this year's class.
Bucks land Chomche at No. 25
For their first-round pick in the 2024 Draft, Wasserman lands the Bucks at No. 25, where they select Cameroonian standout Ulrich Chomche.
Chomche, 18, is a 6-foot-11 hidden gem from Africa who currently plays for APR of the Basketball Africa League and is widely pegged by ESPN as the best prospect of his nation since reigning league MVP Joel Embiid. Wasserman sees Serge Ibaka's traits from Ulrich in terms of his shot-blocking and growing offensive tools.
“His play over the next two months will likely dictate whether the 6'11" 18-year-old will declare for the draft or considering his college offers (or G League Ignite) for the 2024-25 season. Chomche had some wow moments back in December at the G League Showcase, making a strong impression with his rim protection and offensive flashes of shot-making, ball-handling, and passing,” Wasserman said.
Ingram at No. 35 for Milwaukee
The Bucks will also have a selection of their own in the second round in which Wasserman sees them picking Harrison Ingram for the 35th pick.
Wasserman identifies the North Carolina elite as a Naji Marshall-esque player who boasts an incredibly dynamic skill set as a point forward.
“There will be interest in Harrison Ingram's box-checking versatility. Between his shotmaking, physical/active rebounding, and a comfort level handling and passing in ball-screen situations, coaches should be able to use Ingram in different sets and roles,” Wasserman added.
