Yeah it's hard to see him really sticking in the league long term.
I keep coming back Frank Mason as a comp. He actually got drafted fairly high, but bounced around a few years in NBA before going overseas.
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I keep coming back Frank Mason as a comp. He actually got drafted fairly high, but bounced around a few years in NBA before going overseas.
Also, just for reference, here was a mock draft done in June 2025 for the 2026 draft:
It includes guys like Alijah Arenas, Boogie Fland, Ian Jackson, Miles Byrd, Kam Williams, Meleek Thomas and Karter Knox in the 1st round that aren't even on the full 2 round mock this same site recently did.
So it's not like you can't play your way all the way out of the draft in a year's time.
2026 NBA Extended Mock Draft: 1.0 - NBADraft.net
The 2026 NBA Draft class looks even stronger than its 2025 predecessor, headlined by two tank-worthy franchise talents in and , each of whom could be the No. 1 pick in other drafts. This class offers impressive depth, positional versatility, and a wide range of high-upside prospects with...
www.nbadraft.net
It includes guys like Alijah Arenas, Boogie Fland, Ian Jackson, Miles Byrd, Kam Williams, Meleek Thomas and Karter Knox in the 1st round that aren't even on the full 2 round mock this same site recently did.
So it's not like you can't play your way all the way out of the draft in a year's time.
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I'd be shocked if Milan returned to play collegiately next season. The dude made nearly 50% of his three pointers this year. You're not going to improve on that next season, and it is far more likely to see a regression next season. He would be smart to strike while the iron is hot
I think there is a better than 50/50 chance he has a 1st round agreement like that in place.
No matter what happens, we will find mock drafts that "predicted" it. Truth is that mock drafts will tell us very little about whether he stays or goes.
In addition to the one linked, I found recent mock drafts with the following:
He will know before the deadline where he stands.
In addition to the one linked, I found recent mock drafts with the following:
- First round only, no Milan because they assume he will transfer. Had Jefferson at 16 though
- a 2 round mock that had Jefferson at 32 and Milan at 33 and Tamin at 44
- a 2 round mock that had Jefferson at 33 and Milan at 36 and Tamin undrafted
- a 2 round mock with Jefferson at 25, Milan at 42 and Tamin at 53
- a 1 round mock with Jefferson at 23, Milan at 29
- a 1 round with Jefferson at 23
- a 1 round mock with no cyclones
He will know before the deadline where he stands.
I am sure there are several comparable NBA players. The only team I watch is the Celtics. Sam Hauser is 6-7 and makes $10mm/yr. 84% of his shots are 3pt. 3 rebounds/game. Below average defender. I think he has an ongoing back injury. Milan could easily fill this role.
Interesting. Per DM Register this morning ESPN Mock Draft had Stirtz and Jefferson both going in first round and neither shows up on this one. BTW ESPN had Milan and Tamin both as second round choices.Also, just for reference, here was a mock draft done in June 2025 for the 2026 draft:
2026 NBA Extended Mock Draft: 1.0 - NBADraft.net
The 2026 NBA Draft class looks even stronger than its 2025 predecessor, headlined by two tank-worthy franchise talents in and , each of whom could be the No. 1 pick in other drafts. This class offers impressive depth, positional versatility, and a wide range of high-upside prospects with...www.nbadraft.net
It includes guys like Alijah Arenas, Boogie Fland, Ian Jackson, Miles Byrd, Kam Williams, Meleek Thomas and Karter Knox that aren't even on the full 2 round mock this same site recently did.
So it's not like you can't play your way all the way out of the draft in a year's time.
Duncan Robinson is on the Pistons and is essentially the same size (6'7") as Milan and a proven shooter in the clutch and playoffs. Not sure why they would want two of essentially the same player.
Age and price - Robinson is 32 and on 16 million a year (but only 2 million guaranteed for next year and none the following).
Direct replacement with Milan would be a boon for the rest of their roster construction.
EDIT: and this is from a Pacers fan that would love him as a bench shooter being spoon-fed by Tyrese.
It seems like Milan is more interested in an NBA future than the quick money he'd get staying in school. He really would have nothing to gain basketball-wise. The questions scouts would have about him would be easier to answer by playing against pros. Even if that's the G league. He's already proven all he can in college.
I think it is important to point out that while it is true that Georges did make it in the NBA, it took a few years get there. He was cut more than once from D/G league teams. He persevered and made it but there is no guarantee that Milan will be able to do the same. In fact the Utah Jazz waived Naz Mitrou Long to make room for Niang.
One thing these days that works against guys is that teams tend to discount 4 year college guys more than they did even 20 years ago. Used to be guys that spent 3 or 4 years in college were still drafted high because they were experienced and could help immediately, but now teams would rather draft someone that is 19 or 20 with some upside even if it means they have to sit on the bench or go to the G league for a couple years before they really take off. Milan will be 22 in September so if he plays another year of college he'd be a 23 year old rookie if he waited till next draft. This was ESPN's top 100 draft board for the 2025 draft.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-big-board-rankings-top-100-prospects-players
Wasn't until rank 20 that there was someone over 21 listed, most before that were 18-20 year olds A lot of 22+ year olds after 25 but you get the point, the older you are the less likely you are to get in the first round these days.
I admittedly have blinders on when it comes to EIU but I have no idea why you'd blow a first round pick on Bennett Stirtz.
Which of my statements below are wrong?
(1) He isn't fast enough to play point guard in the NBA.
(2) He's undersized for every other position in the NBA.
(3) He's a good shooter, not a great shooter (35% this year).
(4) He's a minus defender.
Which of my statements below are wrong?
(1) He isn't fast enough to play point guard in the NBA.
(2) He's undersized for every other position in the NBA.
(3) He's a good shooter, not a great shooter (35% this year).
(4) He's a minus defender.
I think the argument is that his IQ will make the team better, and that the shooting and defending will improve when he isn't putting the team on his back playing 40 minutes per game. I think he's a fairly safe pick, but also a low upside one.
Just watched the end of the Magic vs. Pistons playoff game tonight. Both teams were launching threes, speed was important, no fouls were called, limited driving ability to the hoop, and passing was important. Milan likely could fit in that type of game. I hope he goes to a Golden State or Miami type team, vice a team re-building from the bottom, like the Bulls or Nets. Fit will be more important for Milan, than how high or low he will go.
The best case comp is what TJ McConnell has been. Depth piece for a late first or early second for a team looking for someone to help run a 2nd team. In a 48 minute NBA it’s a kinda valuable player
Maybe as a team role comp, but complete opposite actual player comp. TJ is defensive effort PG with zero long range shooting.
I'd place his potential player comp closer Cory Joseph, although I could see Payton Pritchard as absolute ceiling.
He is really good with the ball in his hand. He won't be the Derrick Rose point guard that gets into the lane at will, but he can find space and distributes the ball really well, similar to Haliburton in that sense.
