When guard Jaylen Nowell was watching Thursday's draft, he didn't quite know what to expect from the Timberwolves at pick No. 43.
Nowell had not worked out with the Wolves, but he still got the phone call that he was joining the organization.
"Honestly, I was at a loss for words …" Nowell said on a conference call Friday. "I didn't really know what to say but 'Thank you.' I'm very honored to be a part of the Timberwolves. It's going to be a really exciting journey."
Nowell played two years at Washington, where he blossomed into the Pac 12 Player of the Year thanks in part to his increased scoring efficiency.