The NBA draft gets underway on Thursday night (6:30 p.m., Ch. 5 and ESPN) and the two biggest questions for local hoops fans are: Where will Chet Holmgren land? Who will the Wolves select at No. 19 overall in their first draft under new President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly?
Those predictions, plus every other pick in the first round, are below:
1. Orlando: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, 7-0
The Magic shouldn't overthink this pick. Holmgren's combination of size, skill, and rim protecting are unmatched coming into the league. They also have a chance to reunite him with last year's draft pick and former Minnehaha Academy teammate Jalen Suggs.