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Ultimate Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Guide 1.0

By Brian Sampson

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kris Dunn (Providence) shows off the inside of his coat after being selected as the number five overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kris Dunn (Providence) shows off the inside of his coat after being selected as the number five overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Maik Kotsar (21) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Maik Kotsar (21) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

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