Fansided · Mar 12
Retaining Ousmane Dieng becomes essential in new Bucks mock draft
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) walks across the court during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center on February 12, 2026. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesIn ESPN's latest mock for the 2026 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks select Arizona's Brayden Burries, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard. While another guard would make some sense, especially if the team loses Kevin Porter Jr. in free agency, it's not a hot take to say small forward is more of a pressing need for this team. Yet, if they take Burries, it only cements the idea that they need Ousmane Dieng long-term.
Ousmane Dieng has been a beacon of hope at small forward