Bates-Diop selected by Minnesota Timberwolves in second round of NBA Draft

Former Ohio State forward Keita Bates-Diop was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of 2018 NBA Draft with the 48th overall pick.Bates-Diop averaged 19.8 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Buckeyes this past season.In his final year, Bates-Diop helped lead Ohio State to 25 wins and back to the NCAA Tournament.Ohio State's NCAA tourament run ended with a loss to Gonzaga in the second round.