The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Providence point guard Kris Dunn with the No. 5 overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Player profile:
Age: 22 (junior)
Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 220 pounds
2015-16 stats: 16.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.2 APG
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 3: "Dunn's athleticism, defensive ability and floor vision make him the favorite of teams that want an instant-impact point guard who can lock down other opponents and run a team." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 6: "Few prospects in this year's draft are more capable of contributing right away than Dunn, who has the highest 2016-17 projection of anyone in Ford's top 10." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Versatile guard who can score from anywhere on the floor
Great size for his position
Scouting report -- negatives:
Needs to improve shot selection
Can be turnover prone
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 18 percent
Chances he'll be a starter: 21 percent
Chances he'll be a bench player: 34 percent
Chances he'll be a bust: 26 percent
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