Timberwolves Intend to Keep Joan Beringer After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves backloaded their frontcourt with the selection of 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Timberwolves decided to bolster their frontcourt depth with their first pick of this year’s NBA draft, selecting forward/center Joan Beringer on Wednesday. Beringer, at 6-foot-11, most recently played in Slovenia and averaged 5.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Joan Beringer with the No. 17 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Beringer enters the league after a decorated 2024-25 season overseas, winning both the Slovenian League title and Slovenian Cup.