2019 NBA Draft: Top options at No. 30 for the Milwaukee Bucks

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HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – MARCH 23: Edwards of the Boilermakers looks on. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Carsen Edwards, Purdue

21 years old | Guard | 6-foot-0.25 | 199.4 lbs

Stats (JR): 24.3 ppg (.394/.355/.837), 3.6 rpg, 2.9 apg

Carsen Edwards was one of the best pure scorers in all of college basketball during this past season. As the clear offensive leader for the Purdue Boilermakers, he was absolutely tremendous. No matter the situation, he could seemingly always be counted on to make big-time plays for himself. His efficiency numbers might not look tremendous but those should improve at the next level as he will not be forced to shoulder nearly as much of the offensive burden. Edwards is a dead-eye 3-point shooter with deep range and the ability to score both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations.

Edwards’ scoring is clearly his most translatable skill. From Day 1 at the NBA level, he should be a perimeter threat and potential spark plug scorer off the bench. With that said, though, he is far from a tremendous playmaker and he exhibited just a 0.92 assist-to-turnover ratio during this past season. For a player that stands at just over 6-foot-0, this is not ideal as he projects as a pure shoot-first point guard at this point in time. Additionally, he was not a great defender at the college level although that might also be improved with less offensive pressure.

With regards to his draft stock, it seems likely that Edwards will be available when the No. 30 pick rolls around at the NBA Draft and he could be a solid pickup. Edwards should be able to score right away at the next level and might be suitable add in case George Hill elects to leave in free agency this summer.

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