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No. 9 Minnesota Timberwolves: PG Dennis Smith Jr.


School: NC State


Position: Point Guard


Size: 6'3"/195 pounds


Class: Freshman


Outlook: It is unclear whether Tom Thibodeau is in love with Ricky Rubio. Smith could be his point guard of the future to build around. No player has had their stock fall more than Smith over the last month of the season. He finished the season with 13, 13 and 7 point performances including two games where Smith shot less than 30 percent from the field. NC State was a bad situation but questions surround Smith given he plays point guard, a position that requires the player to elevate those around him. Smith's body of work is much better than how he closed the season. He averaged 18.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists this season while showing flashes of elite point guard potential. (Getty)