Another year, another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even with the addition of superstar point guard Damian Lillard alongside the elite duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Bucks fell in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season despite being the higher seed.

With two more years of Lillard, Giannis, and Middleton under contract, the Bucks must aggressively build a team for playoff success before their championship window closes. The team has little cap space, so its best chance of acquiring talent is through the 2024 NBA Draft. The Bucks own the 23rd and 33rd picks in the draft and must decide which young players will help lead the franchise to another championship. With so much to consider, here are four players the Bucks must avoid in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Zach Edey (Center), Purdue

One of the biggest questions heading into the draft this year is how soon Zach Edey will be off the board. The Purdue center put up one of the best seasons in recent memory in college basketball, averaging 25.2 PPG and 12.2 PPG while winning just about every award imaginable. But even with his generational dominance, scouts are unsure what to make of the 7-4 center. Mock drafts have Edey being everything from an early lottery pick to a late first-round selection.

What is certain is that Edey would not be a good fit for the Bucks. Though the Purdue center has improved his footwork and agility, he still does not have the athleticism to guard players outside the paint, nor has he proven his ability to space the floor as a three-point shooter. Starting center Brook Lopez still offers solid three-point shooting, but the aging All-Star is hardly the defender he once was — especially away from the rim. The Bucks need a versatile, athletic big man who can hold is own on the perimeter and not give opponents easy looks through drop coverage. Zach Edey is not that player.

Isaiah Collier (Guard), USC

Center and wing are the two biggest needs for the Bucks, but one player popping up in mock drafts is USC guard Isaiah Collier. Collier has good size at 6-5 and balances solid scoring (16.5 PPG) with strong playmaking (4.3 APG). Both marks led the Trojans in 2023-24. Offensively, the 19-year-old is adept at getting to the rim, as nearly half of his field goal attempts came there, and he also excels at getting to the free throw line.

But Collier is not a prolific shooter, hitting just 33.8% of his three-point shots on just under three attempts per game. He is also not known as much defender, as his short wingspan and inconsistent effort hurt him off the ball. While Isaiah Collier is a talented player, his overall offensive and defensive fit are not ideal for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Pacome Dadiet (Wing), France

Not turning 19 until the end of July, Frenchman Pacome Dadiet is one of the youngest prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. Dadiet played the 2023-24 season at Ratiopharm Ulm in the German Bundesliga, averaging 6.6 PPG, 2.3 RPG, and 0.6 APG while playing around 15 minutes per game against the highest level of German competition. The French wing is a talented player, demonstrating good shooting touch and the ability to score at the rim. In their 2024 NBA Draft Guide, the Ringer compares him to former Dallas Mavericks forward Michael Finley in his ability to score at all three levels and his off-ball offensive IQ.

Why is he not an ideal fit for the Bucks? Upside. Dadiet is a raw prospect who, despite making his pro debut at at 16, does not have considerable experience playing against high-level European opponents. He has the skills to develop into a very good players down the road, but that does not help the Bucks now. Milwaukee's championship window is only open for a few more seasons, and the Bucks need someone who can contribute immediately. Pacome Dadiet does not fit that requirement.

Jaylon Tyson (Wing), Cal

Jaylon Tyson is another talented wing in a draft full of great scorers, but his offensive profile does not fit what the Bucks are looking for. Much of Tyson's scoring came as a ball handler in the pick-and-roll (35%) of his points and he was much less efficient as a spot-up shooter — which he would be doing much more on the Bucks. The Cal wing averaged just 0.89 points per possession as a spot-up shooter, putting him in the 48th percentile among college players. Tyson is a decent shooter at 36% from deep but averaged less than two makes per game from beyond the arc, causing worries about whether he can be an effective off-ball shooter.

Inside the arc, Tyson often used his larger frame (6-5, 215 pounds) to back down smaller defenders. He will not have the same luxury in the NBA. While Jaylon Tyson is a proven scorer, questions about his ability to be an effective off-ball scorer means he is a player the Milwaukee Bucks should avoid.