MarJon Beauchamp

Beauchamp played college basketball at Yakima Valley College in his hometown, averaging 30.7 points per game and 10.5 rebounds in his lone year there in 2021.

The last Bucks’ first-round draft pick to eventually don a Milwaukee Bucks uniform was Donte DiVencenzo, who was drafted in 2018. He signed with the NBA G League Ignited in the fall of 2021, averaging 15.1 points per game with 7.3 rebounds per game. BROOKLYN, NY. (WSAW) - The Bucks have selected the G-League Ignite’s MarJon Beauchamp with the 24th overall pick in the NBA Draft.

CHICAGO — About 30 minutes before the start of the draft lottery in May, as the NBA world waited anxiously for the results for the league's worst teams, 21-year ...

If I want to be a defensive player, I want to stay on the court. What do I need to do to stay on the court?” He was one of the premier cutters in the G League last year, understanding spacing and when to attack gaps. The Ignite was strategically set up with six veterans and six young players, with a system designed to instruct, guide, develop and prepare for the next level. It’s the worst-kept secret that Houston wants to be a better defensive unit next season; the Rockets ended the year ranked dead last in defensive rating. So, bringing that energy, I feel like I’ll be the energy guy and can get my teammates going.” Through conversations with the team, Beauchamp understood that Houston was looking for someone who can step in and help from Day 1 at the wing. The phrase “taking off like a rocket” is not new to the hip-hop genre, but Beauchamp didn’t just throw that line in by happenstance. There were one-on-one drills, individual shooting drills, skill work and a competitive three-on-three series to end the day. For now, Beauchamp is soaking it all in, taking mental stock of the different places he’s been on the road and the lessons he’s learned. You could almost feel his energy picking up as the conversation shifted to music, clearly another passion of his and he really wanted me to listen to his work. Beauchamp, who was born in Yakima, Wash., but moved to Seattle after middle school, expressing himself through rap goes back to his days at Nathan Hale High School. “The first time I made a song was my freshman year with my teammates,” he told The Athletic. For Beauchamp, finding another route to express himself outside of basketball was important.

The Milwaukee Bucks kept their first round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and selected MarJon Beauchamp, a 21-year-old wing that spent the last season playing ...

He has built a game that makes sense for playing a role in the NBA. Whereas many players focus on getting as good with the ball as they can, Beauchamp worked on off-ball skills like his defense and motor, which is what teams want. “He is a player that is not afraid to put the ball on the floor. I want to love Beauchamp as a prospect because I love his story, and I love how hard he has worked to manufacture himself into being a genuine draft prospect. But if he can’t shoot because his touch isn’t great, and his feel for the game offensively isn’t particularly natural, I have some questions on what that ceiling ends up being. He’s tired, but the mechanics are there for him to improve as a shooter, and we think he will definitely improve with the coaching staff we have.” There is a lot going on there, and it seems like he knows there is a lot going on and tries to rush it to get it off. Sometimes, players like that struggle at the next level because they are not quite skilled enough, but for a team that will contend for a championship again next season, Beauchamp has an NBA body, spent the last season playing against professionals with the G League Ignite and should have the requisite size and strength to hit the floor during his rookie season. Wesley Matthews, a 13-year NBA veteran, came into the picture in December, but Beauchamp — 6-foot-6 with a 7-foot wingspan and wide shoulders — gives the Bucks more size and length on the wing, as well as some young legs. A kid that is coming from a difficult background and has something to fight for and that has a lot of value with us.” He’s fast in a straight line and almost always is one of the first guys out on the break. Has some moments where he might dig from the same side when he shouldn’t off a shooter or on the back side where he gets caught at a standstill. He rebounds well for a wing and isn’t afraid to get physical if he must.

The Bucks have made their selection in the 2022 NBA draft, going with MarJon Beauchamp with the 24th overall pick.

His prototypical size at the wing spot coupled with his top-shelf athleticism project him to become a potentially elite perimeter defender at the next level. A relatively older prospect at nearly 22 years of age, Beauchamp had his bumps before eventually landing with the G League Ignite team and showing off his potential as an impact player in the NBA. For him to become an elite 3-and-D player, that number needs to go up.

The Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a rare opportunity to pick in the first round of the draft by taking NBA G League Ignite wing MarJon Beauchamp with the ...

Notes: The Bucks also acquired the draft rights to Hugo Besson, the 58th and final pick Thursday night, from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for cash considerations. “Playing with one of the greatest to play the game and a great team, to learn from them and to learn from Khris Middleton and all the vets they have, it’s amazing. I feel like God put me in this position to grow and to become one of them. "And I think he’s one of those guys.” “College basketball is hard too, but the G League is a whole different level," Horst said. DiVincenzo spent 3 ½ seasons with the Bucks before getting dealt to Sacramento in February as part of the four-team trade that brought them veteran center Serge Ibaka. They traded their 2023 first-round pick in the deal that helped them add P.J. Tucker for their 2021 championship run. It’s not just Beauchamp’s intangibles that had the Bucks insisting they didn't expect him to still be around at No. 24. As he heard his name get called Thursday, Beauchamp couldn't help but think back to all the obstacles he faced along the way. “I feel like I was going through all the phases I’ve been through. “What it tells us is he’s a fighter,” Newton said. “I think it’s kind of made him who he is today."

The NBA Draft took place on Thursday and the Milwaukee Bucks selected MarJon Beauchamp from the NBA's G League Ignite with the 24th pick.

Beauchamp is very good going downhill, but if he’s able to begin knocking down shots from the outside, he can become a key piece of Milwaukee’s future. The most impressive example is Robin Lopez, who attempted more threes in his individual season with the Bucks than every other season of his career combined. In Mike Budenholzer’s offense, Beauchamp doesn’t really have much of a choice other than to develop an outside shot. In my opinion, Beauchamp fills a need that Milwaukee has been striving to fill since the controversial departure of P.J. Tucker last offseason. At pick 24, the Bucks selected MarJon Beauchamp from the NBA’s G League Ignite. The NBA Draft took place on Thursday and the Milwaukee Bucks have made their first round selection.

The Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a rare opportunity to pick in the first round of the draft by taking NBA G League Ignite wing MarJon Beauchamp with the ...

Notes: The Bucks also acquired the draft rights to Hugo Besson, the 58th and final pick Thursday night, from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for cash considerations. “Playing with one of the greatest to play the game and a great team, to learn from them and to learn from Khris Middleton and all the vets they have, it’s amazing. “And I think he’s one of those guys.” I feel like God put me in this position to grow and to become one of them. DiVincenzo spent 3 ½ seasons with the Bucks before getting dealt to Sacramento in February as part of the four-team trade that brought them veteran center Serge Ibaka. They traded their 2023 first-round pick in the deal that helped them add P.J. Tucker for their 2021 championship run. It’s not just Beauchamp’s intangibles that had the Bucks insisting they didn’t expect him to still be around at No. 24. As he heard his name get called Thursday, Beauchamp couldn’t help but think back to all the obstacles he faced along the way. “What it tells us is he’s a fighter,” Newton said. “I feel like I was going through all the phases I’ve been through. “A lot was going through my head,” Beauchamp said. “I think it’s kind of made him who he is today.”