NBA draft
The details
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Format: Two rounds, 60 picks overall.
TV: ESPN
Timberwolves picks: One. First round, fifth overall.
Top prospects
1. Ben Simmons, F, 6-10, 240, LSU: He combines the size and strength of a power forward with high-end ball-handling and dribbling skills. He conceivably could play all five positions on the floor. He is a hard worker with good character. Will need to work on his jump shot.
2. Brandon Ingram, SF, 6-9, 195, Duke: Has the height and a 7-3 wingspan. Efficient with an outstanding jump shot. But he will need to get stronger and bigger to play at a high level in the physical NBA.
3. Dragan Bender, PF, 7-1, 225, Croatia: Considered the best European talent available, Bender has been playing professionally in Europe since age 15. A prototypical stretch four, he is strong in the pick and roll. Could fall to the Wolves in right scenario.
4. Kris Dunn, PG, 6-3, 180, Providence: A tall, athletic guard with a 6-9 wingspan who overcame two shoulder injuries in college. He has talked about wanting to play for Thibodeau – saying he and "Thibs" were on the same page at the draft combine. If both Boston and Phoenix pass, Dunn's defense and toughness could be a good fit here.
