TIMBERWOLVES: Draft Workouts

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Jonah Ballow
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David Kahn Audio

David Kahn:
Question: What did you see from this group?
"Well I thought today, they were very active defensively especially and there were also some intriguing wing players, I thought it was a nice, well-rounded group."

Question: What do you think about Jarvis Varnado?
"Very good shot blocker, with excellent instincts. You could see how he could help somebody defensively right now. He's just got a good nose on how to play people in the post."

Question: How would forward Stanley Robinson help a team?
"I think he's very athletic. To me, I think he's a kind of jack-of-all trades energy type of guy, probably not a proficient shooter and scorer yet, but a guy that could help you off the bench with his energy and hustle."

Stanley Robinson Audio

Height: 6-8
Weight: 213
Position: Small Forward
Class: Senior
College: Connecticut

2009-10 Stats:
PPG: 14.5 RPG: 7.6 BPG: 1.2

Robinson's Reaction:
Question: How would you fit in with this Timberwolves squad?
"I think I'd fit in great, I'm athletic so I can run the floor pretty well and get the job done doing whatever coach tells me to do."

Question: What skills have you showcased at Connecticut that will translate to the NBA?
"I'm a great defender, and I can rebound well. I can also get to the basket, while staying hungry, and dedicated."

Question: What skills do you look to improve before the draft?
"Working on my shot and my ball handling."

Prospect Breakdown

Manny Harris Audio

Height: 6-5
Weight: 185
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: Junior
College: Michigan

2009-10 Stats:
PPG: 18.1 RPG: 6 APG: 4.1

Harris' Reaction:
Q: How do you think you would fill a need for this team?
"I love the way they play, I've been a fan of the team since Garnett was playing, but I know I can come in and have a great personality, attack the rim, knock down shots, just do anything in my power to help this team win."

Q: What parts of your game are you looking to improve?
"I want to improve a little bit of everything. Cleaning up my dribbling skills, being able to knock down open shots, getting stronger, and in all aspects of the game."

Q: What are you hearing about your projected place in the draft?"
"It's all over the place, between 20-60, late second round, to undrafted, all type of things, but I'm going to keep working hard and come June 24th, we'll see what happens."

Prospect Breakdown

Jarvis Varnado Audio

Height: 6-9
Weight: 210
Position: Power Forward
Class: Senior
College: Mississippi

2009-10 Stats:
PPG: 13.8 RPG: 10.3 BPG: 4.7

Varnado's Reaction:
Q: Known for your defensive play, what other aspects of your game are you working on?
"Just trying to improve my offensive game, and being able to knock down the 15 footer."

Q: You stayed all four years at Mississippi State, what benefits does that have?
"More mature, coachable, you've been in college so long making you more coachable."

Q: How would you fit in with the Minnesota Timberwolves?
"They are young guys who like to get up and down the floor, so it would be great."

Watch this video to find out more about Jarvis Varnado
Prospect Breakdown

Lance Stephenson Audio

Height: 6-5
Weight: 200
Position: Shooting Guard
Class: Freshman
College: Cincinnati

2009-10 Stats:
PPG: 12.3 RPG: 5.4 APG: 2.5

Stephenson's Reaction:
Q: How did your workout go today?
"I think it went pretty good, I missed a couple of shots, but I just got to keep shooting, and try to get better everyday"

Q: This Timberwolves squad could be looking for a two guard. Think you could fit in nicely here?
"Of course, I'm a hard worker, I'm a leader, and I will do my best to change this team to make them better and win."

Q: What do you plan on bringing to teams in the NBA?
"An explosive wing player, a good shooter, and really confident as well as a great defensive player."

Watch this video to find out more about Lance Stephenson
Prospect Breakdown

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