Three second-round prospects for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Paul Reed, Big, DePaul

Stats: 15.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.9 steals, 2.6 blocks, 2.3 turnovers

Splits: 51.6/30.8/73.8

Paul Reed is a two-way forward/center that is really active on the glass along with being a dominant on and off-ball defender. While there are concerns about his ability to truly stretch the floor, Reed’s free throw numbers project him at least being capable to do so.

Typically, with the saturation of centers in the NBA currently, bigs tend to fall in the NBA draft — and Reed is projected to be no different. Typically, if a center cannot shoot efficiently or does not have elite rim protection, they fall significantly in the draft. Think Daniel Gafford or Robert Williams.

The difference between Reed and those players, however, is that Reed has the potential to become a true stretch big — which would fit with Karl-Anthony Towns tremendously.

Reed can also play either the four or five spot, making him available next to players such as James Johnson, Naz Reid, and Juan Hernangomez.

The most inviting part of Reed’s game is, of course, his interior presence. He is an excellent rebounder and, as mentioned, an elite rim protector. Paul Reed was seventh in the nation in defensive plus-minus.