Ultimate Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Guide 1.0
Zach Collins PF/ C
Age:19 Height:7’0″ Weight:232 Wingspan:7’1″ Standing Reach:9’3″
10.0 points 5.9 Rebounds 0.4 Assists 1.8 Blocks 0.5 Steals 31.5 PER
Zach Collins is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft. He played limited minutes during his only year in Gonzaga as he averaged only 17.3 per game. His impressive feat comes when you look at his Per 40 minute averages where he puts up impressive numbers such as 23.2 points, 13. 6 rebounds, 4.1 blocks and 1.1 steals.
Strengths
- draws lots of fouls
- good mechanics on his shot, flashed outside shooting ability
- mobile big man, can run the floor well
- can guard true big men and stretch forwards with the potential to defend on perimeter
- good shot blocker
- good base of skills to build off while in the NBA
- soft hands
Weaknesses
- lacks elite length and reach
- fouls a ton
- inconsistent focus
- struggles to pass the ball
- questions about his toughness and physicality
Comparison
Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Jason Smith
Projected Range
10-13
What to expect on the Timberwolves
"Any team drafting Collins will likely need to be patient early on in his career, as there is a great deal of raw talent that can be harnessed on both ends of the floor, but its difficult to pinpoint one area he can hang his hat on immediately while he gets his feet wet. Nevertheless, athletic 7-footers with skill don’t grow on trees, and Collins’ productivity as a freshman and outstanding performance in the NCAA Final Four should ease many of the concerns about his lack of polish and earn him a spot in the NBA Draft’s Green Room."
-Draft Express