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Top 5 potential draft picks for the Timberwolves

By Cooper Langby

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Tom Thibodeau. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Tom Thibodeau. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jacob Evans (1) grabs a rebound against the Georgia State Panthers during the first half between the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia State Panthers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tennessee (Photo by Steve Roberts/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jacob Evans (1) grabs a rebound against the Georgia State Panthers during the first half between the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia State Panthers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tennessee (Photo by Steve Roberts/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

#5 – Jacob Evans, SG/SF

At 6’6″, Cincinnati’s Jacob Evans can fill the role of either Shooting Guard or Small Forward for the Timberwolves, and it’s this versatility that could make him a viable option for the #20 pick.

Evans played three seasons of college ball, and last season averaged 13 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1 block in 30.8 minutes, starting all of his 36 appearances.

As shown by his stats, Evans can do a little bit of everything on the court, and this is why he could be a useful addition to the Timberwolves’ secondary.

While maybe not being the major scoring option off the bench, the Wolves have a free agency period to replace Jamal Crawford, while Evans can add his worth in all facets of the game as a second or third option.

The Timberwolves’ bench does need scoring, but it needs everything else too. There’s no guarantee that the players currently available in terms of the Wolves’ depth will be there come seasons start, and what position we really need to fill is yet to be seen.

The addition of Evans through the draft would allow the Timberwolves to search free agency for any options they’re interested in, as Evan’s versatility both in position and contributions make him an allrounder that would give the bench a serious boost.

Evans may also be able to fill a gap in the Timberwolves’ three-point shooting. He made 37% of his threes last season, but with some hard work before next season, he may be able to get that above 40% for the NBA and create a three point threat for the Timberwolves bench.

Next: Jamal Crawford: pros and cons of resigning

The Timberwolves’ draft plans are yet to be made clear, however they have a number of options to consider before June 21 arrives.