UNLV's Explosive 17th Pick Bust Turned Euro Journeyman
Rashad Vaughn, the 6'6" UNLV swingman drafted 17th overall by the Bucks in 2015 after one college season, flashed athleticism and scoring bursts—like a 22-point career-high with 6 threes—but flamed out in the NBA with career averages of 3.0 PPG and 33.7% FG across 154 games, plagued by inefficiency and poor decision-making. Now 29 and suiting up for Lavrio in Greece (11 PTS, 66.7% 2FG in his 2024-25 debut), his high-energy slashing and rebounding (4.6 RPG in prior leagues) intrigue G League scouts, but defensive lapses and turnover proneness make him a high-risk flyer for teams needing cheap wing depth—not a starter fit.
