Timberwolves pick Georgia Tech guard in draft
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The NBA held its annual draft of amateur players Thursday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had the 20th selection of the first round and picked Josh Okogie, a guard from Georgia Tech. In the second round. they selected Ohio State forward and Big Ten Player of the Year Keita Bates-Diop.
Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discussed the picks with Morning edition host Cathy Wurzer.
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