2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MARCH 30: Luka Doncic of Real Madrid in action during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season game between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Real Madrid at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on March 30, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA - MARCH 30: Luka Doncic of Real Madrid in action during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season game between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Real Madrid at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on March 30, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) /
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Ohio State. Keita Bates-Diop. 20. player. 86. . SF/PF

Bates-Diop led the Buckeyes to an unexpected five-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Standing around 6-7 with long arms, he has the potential to provide a nice scoring lift at the four spot for a Wolves team that lacks depth in the frontcourt.

Bates-Diop added tons to his offensive repertoire inside the arc. He hit tough shots aplenty, combining strong footwork wth some crafty moves around the painted area. He went from a fringe second rounder to arguably the best player in the Big 10 in one season.

The Wolves should be in the playoff hunt again next season, and Bates-Diop is somebody who can come in and contribute off the bench right away.