The Wolves can use some frontcourt depth, especially with rumblings of Karl-Anthony Towns being discontent. Bates-Diop broke out in a big way this season, leading Ohio State on a surprising run to the NCAA Tournament.
At 6-8 with long arms, Bates-Diop’s greatest appeal might be his defensive chops. He’s quick enough to guard the the perimeter effectively, meaning he can guard a few different positions as a small-ball power forward.
On the offensive end, Bates-Dipp brings a lot of desirable traits to the power forward spot. He’s a crafty isolation scorer who can space the floor, allowing him to stretch defenses and beat slower defenders off the bounce.