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3 undrafted free agents to watch in NBA Summer League

By Max Holm

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) guards during the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) guards during the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; Dayton Flyers guard Charles Cooke (4) shoots a three point basket against the Duquesne Dukes in the first half at the University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; Dayton Flyers guard Charles Cooke (4) shoots a three point basket against the Duquesne Dukes in the first half at the University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Charles Cooke (Dayton) – Minnesota Timberwolves

Charles Cooke is probably a name most people aren’t familiar with. After playing four years in college, his last two at Dayton, he now has a chance to make an NBA roster.

Again, just because he’s with the Minnesota Timberwolves doesn’t mean they are his only avenue to the association. That being said, with the trade of Zach LaVine and the seventh overall pick, the Wolves would be smart to potentially invite him to fall camp.

Just under 6’5″ with a near seven-foot wingspan, Cooke has excellent size to play the wing in the NBA. In his two years at Dayton, the now 23-year-old made a tick under 40 percent of his 171 threes, per ESPN. That’s a sample size you can trust.

He also averaged over one block and steal per game during his junior and senior seasons. At the very least he can make things happen on that end of the floor. Cooke also averaged a defensive box plus-minus (DBPM) of 3.6 while at Dayton. To put that into context, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored a 4.1 DBPM in his one season at Kentucky. Cooke has all the makings of a two-way wing if given the chance for teams to overlook his age.