Congrats Lauri Markkanen Drafted 7th overall Minnesota going to the Bulls

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Former University of Arizona standout Lauri Markkanen was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the seventh overall pick of the NBA draft on Thursday, June 22.



It looks like Markkanen will end up playing in Chicago though as the Bulls are expected to trade Jimmy Butler to Minnesota for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the No. 7 pick.

Markkanen, who played only one year in Tucson, was expected to be a top-10 pick after his record-breaking season.

He averaged 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds per game for the Wildcats and shot .423 on 3-pointers and .835 on free throws.

Markkanen finished in the top five in UA freshmen history in scoring, rebounding, 3-pointers, free throws and free throw percentage.

He is the highest drafted Wildcat player since 2014, when Aaron Gordon was taken No. 4 by the Orlando Magic.

Markkanen's selection gives Arizona five top-10 picks since 2008.

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