It was an easy choice for the Milwaukee Bucks, when they selected Utah's Andrew Bogut number one overall in the 2005 NBA Draft. While Bogut may not prove to be the best player in the draft, he will be far from a bust.

After watching Bogut play in the Olympics in 2004, I am convinced he will be a solid NBA player. He averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds in his sophomore year in college, before entering this year's draft. He is far from slow, and moves and acts like a power forward. Bogut reminds me a taller version of Keith Van Horn before the injuries. Andrew has a decent jumper, and will be a defensive stopper before he truly develops his offensive game in the NBA.

While history will tell us Bogut is not the best player in the draft, the Bucks will get a pat on the back for the selection. As long as he can stay healthy, he will probably be a 16 points a game, 9 rebounds player, throughout his career. It may take Bogut three years before he plays in an All-Star Game.

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