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

3. Keita Bates-Diop, SF — Ohio State

Keita Bates-Diop and Hutchison have similar play types. They both defend decently, but they can fill the stat sheet. The biggest difference is that Bates-Diop isn’t as explosive or as good at playmaking.

Another thing that is different about his game compared to Hutchison is that Bates-Diop has a bigger frame to muscle around with other players. He stands at 6’7″ and 235 pounds, and that could allow him to play as a small-ball 4.

He was a good scorer, averaging 19.8 points per game. He also is a better shooter than Hutchison. They did shoot the same percentage from deep (35.9 percent), but he attempted 5.4 triples per game. He played four years at Ohio State and again, not to sound like a broken record, but Bates-Diop was a late bloomer as well. However, his was more of a senior year outburst.

He averaged 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals per game. Using his size, he can find ways to defend the ball with a lot more ease. He was a big reason as to why Ohio State was able to have a successful season and found itself in the NCAA tournament.

Minnesota could use his 3-point shooting, his ability to play multiple positions and his defense. The main thing is for the Wolves is to find some backup options behind the wing duos of Wiggins and Butler. On the plus side, given that he’s 22 and had more time develop his game in college, Minnesota can expect to get a player that can hopefully come in and help without needing to serve time in the G League first.