The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 7.0

By Christopher Kline

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid poses with Chamipons Trophy and MVP of the final Trophy 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Champion Photo Session with Trophy at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid poses with Chamipons Trophy and MVP of the final Trophy 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Champion Photo Session with Trophy at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images) /
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86. . PF. Ohio State. Keita Bates-Diop. 20. player

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.