The Justin Patton file

June 23, 2017 at 3:52AM

JUSTIN PATTON

Size: 6-11, 230 pounds

Hometown: Omaha

College: Creighton. Redshirted in 2015-16, played as redshirt freshman in 2016-17.

Drafted: No. 16 overall by Chicago, with trade in place to Timberwolves.

At Creighton: Averaged 12.9 points and 6.2 rebounds. Led the Big East Conference and was second in the nation with 67.6 percent shooting. Finished second on his team in scoring and first in rebounding and blocks (1.4/game). Had four games with 22 or more points. Was Big East Freshman of the Year and second-team all-conference.

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