With pick No. 48 in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Wolves made Keita Bates-Diop of Ohio State the newest member of their squad. While many second-round picks are relatively anonymous, Bates-Diop is a player who many Wolves fans probably recognize from his outstanding play in the Big Ten this year.
Getting Bates-Diop midway through the second round could be a major steal for the Wolves. A long, athletic wing who can score in multiple ways and defend multiple positions, Bates-Diop was not a prospect who many expected to be on the board late in the second round. In fact, some mock drafts had the Wolves taking him with their first-round pick.