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NBA Draft: Timberwolves Have Decisions to Make

By Paul Bellesen

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is interviewed during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is interviewed during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots over Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) in the first half in the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots over Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) in the first half in the 2016 NCAA Men /

Buddy Hield took the NCAA by storm last season. Hield put together one of the best statistical shooting seasons ever seen. Leading his team to Final Four, Hield won a slew of awards in his senior season at Oklahoma.

A dead eye shooter, Hield posted a line of .501/.457/.880. He led the country in points with 925 and posted a PER, player efficiency rating, of 28.8. He also led the country in 3 point field goals, while scoring an average of 25 ppg.

Hield would be a perfect needs pick for the Timberwolves as they ranked basically last in the league in any stats from beyond the arc. He also would not be a reach at the 5th pick. Hield could come off the bench and give the second unit a dangerous shooter to rely on.

Being a senior will not hurt his draft stock, especially for a team like the Timberwolves who per say does not need another 19 year old that needs time to grow. Hield will be one of the most NBA-ready prospects in this draft.

If you watched Buddy Hield play the last few years, you understand why he would be a great pick for the Timberwolves. The biggest need for the team is outside shooting, as that is such a huge part of the modern NBA game. He would fill their biggest need.

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