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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 reasons they should’ve drafted Terrance Ferguson

By Vince Massara

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrance Ferguson of the Adelaide 36ers during the dunk contest during the Australian Basketball Challenge at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrance Ferguson of the Adelaide 36ers during the dunk contest during the Australian Basketball Challenge at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) /
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 24: Terrance Ferguson of the 36ers in action during the round eight NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Adelaide 36ers at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on November 24, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 24: Terrance Ferguson of the 36ers in action during the round eight NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Adelaide 36ers at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on November 24, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) /

Ferguson has already played professional basketball

Whilst Ferguson probably won’t play at a super high level straight away, he has experience playing professional basketball already. He chose to play in the Australian NBL last season for the best regular season side, the Adelaide 36ers.

Although he came to Australia with hype, Ferguson’s numbers definitely do not jump out at you. In Australia, he put up 4.6 points and 1.2 rebounds per game on 31 percent shooting from three. However, the Australian league is underrated, and is definitely a ‘man’s league’. The Physical play in Australia would help his transition into the NBA game.

Ferguson made a name for himself as being able to play his role in Australia. This is something that a lot of players coming out of college struggle with, especially when they are used to being ‘the guy’ most of their lives. He is a high character and whilst he is a streaky shooter, working with better coaches in the NBA will help him.

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Ferguson will get a chance to contribute with the Thunder next season and at 6’7″ with a 6’9″ wingspan he is a great size and could be someone who the Wolves regret passing on.