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NBA T-Wolves pick first, global talent hot in draft

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Karl-Anthony Towns, in action on April 4, 2015, is being eyed as the first pick in the NBA Draft (AFP …

New York (AFP) - Set to pick first in the NBA Draft for the first time in their 26-year history, the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking at center Karl-Anthony Towns and playmaker Jahlil Okafor.

Thursday's annual allocation of unclaimed talent by the NBA's 30 clubs could see the University of Kentucky match its record by having five players chosen in the first round while several top international players learn which NBA club will obtain their playing rights.