The seventeenth pick of the second round belonged to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and with that pick they selected University of Indiana's star guard, Bracey Wright. The junior probably hoped thought he would go higher in the round, but it was not to be.

Bracey Wright leaving Indiana leaves a lot of holes in a team, whose coach, Mike Davis may packing after this season unless the Hoosiers go deep in the NCAA Tournament. One problem I see with Wright's game is that there was minimum improvement between his freshman and junior year. Maybe it was his coaching or his sometimes lack of durability. He missed some games throughout his college years, due to injury.

However the Minnesota Timberwolves may have found the Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd of the draft. Bracey was a good defensive player in college, and that goes a lot further in the NBA, because it keeps you employed longer. He also has a consistent jumper and the ability to create his own shot. Keep in mind, Bracey Wright did average over 18 points a game, in the tough Big Ten both in his sophomore and junior year. Wright will prove to be a great pick.

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