Report: Timberwolves sign undrafted former Syracuse guard Tyus Battle

After going undrafted, Syracuse guard Tyus Battle has signed a free-agent deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reports The Athletic's Jon Krawczysnki.

Battle finished his college career having scored the 16th-most points in Orange history, and is one of only three players to rank inside the top 20 despite playing less than four seasons at the school.

Bio

Position: SG
School: Syracuse
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-foot-5*
Weight: 200 lbs*
Wingspan: 6-foot-9*
Max vertical: N/A

* 2018 combine measurements

What the analysts are saying

• "Good scorer off the dribble, fairly good mid-range shooter." - NBA Scouting Live
• "He’ll have to prove he can defend at the NBA level after being hidden in the Orange's 2-3 zone." - Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated