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By Brian Sampson

Jan 26, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots the ball during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at McKale Center. The Wildcats won 79-62. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots the ball during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at McKale Center. The Wildcats won 79-62. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) knocks the ball away from Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) during the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) knocks the ball away from Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) during the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Zach Collins

Zach Collins has been receiving the least amount of buzz as the Timberwolves pick. However, we can’t completely discount him because anything is possible. Especially in the pressure-packed draft room where the franchise’s future hangs in the balance.

Collins is a freshman out of Gonzaga who played sparingly during his only year in college. However, those numbers, when spread out over 40 minutes, become elite. Per 40 minutes, Collins averaged 23.2 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.1 blocks.

The question is, whether Collins is ready and able to contribute when given extended minutes

That question mark has somewhat impacted his draft stock as he is currently projected to go around the 10 range.

For the Timberwolves, there is also the question about how Collins would fit on the roster and most importantly, how he would fit alongside Karl-Anthony Towns.

His best position is probably at center which means that he wouldn’t necessarily fit with Towns. Gorgui Dieng best position is probably also center, which creates a logjam at that position.

If the Wolves believe he can play power forward and be successful at it, they might be enticed to take him at number seven.

Otherwise, they will likely pass on him for other options.