2017 NBA Draft: First Round Mock 1.1

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Minnesota Timberwolves- Jonathan Isaac-F- Florida State

Minnesota Timberwolves are building an exciting young team.  They have their star in Karl-Anthony Towns and a core starting five featuring Ricky Rubio, Andrew Wiggins, Gorgui Dieng, and Zach Lavine (if he can return from his torn ACL).  They are picking this high for a reason, though.

Why Jonathan Isaac?

Jonathan Isaac is skyrocketing up draft boards and the rumors have it the Minnesota Timberwolves love him.   Issac has a ton of defensive potential.  That fills a need for the Wolves as they finished 26 in the NBA in defensive rating.  Issac seems like a good fit and another talented high-upside player for Minnesota to build around.

*Minnesota has a 5.3% chance of having the number one overall selection