With the fifth pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Providence guard Kris Dunn.
Dunn, a two-time Big East Player of the Year, is the first Providence player selected in the lottery since Austin Croshire went 12th overall in 1997.
In his four seasons at Providence, Dunn averaged 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Additionally, Dunn was the 2015-16 Big East Defensive Player of the Year, making him an ideal fit for new Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau.
Our Mike Hopkins had the following to say about Dunn in his scouting report of the guard,
Dunn is a true lead guard who possesses elite court vision.