Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 options for pick No. 20 in 2018 NBA Draft

5. Troy Brown Jr., SG/SF — Oregon

Troy Brown Jr. is out of the University of Oregon and was the No. 15 recruit coming out of high school. He’s an athletic guard that could play either the shooting guard or small forward position, though he would probably be better suited as a shooting guard.

Brown has an all-around game. He’s a playmaker, rebounder and can defend the ball with ease. One area of improvement that needs fixing is his ability to shoot the ball from 3. This season he shot 29.1 percent from downtown on 3.1 attempts per game.

The Wolves have a desperate need for a player who can come in and shoot 3s, but they’d have to develop Brown and play the wait and see game if they drafted him. In the interim, they would enjoy a player that can come in and defend — a big area of need.

Brown averaged 1.6 steals per game last year. Using his 6’7″, 215-pound frame, he’s able to use his body to an advantage on his opponents. His wingspan is 6’11” and that helps him cut off passing lanes.

Brown averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Ducks, shooting 44.4 percent from the field. He won’t turn 19 until July and has shown flashes of some ability to shoot the ball, though it’s a work and progress for sure. His ability to get others involved and rebound the ball should boast well enough offensively while his shooting develops.

Brown’s all-around game and potential to become a 3-point shooter would be key to him finding a successful role in Minnesota.