Quickies: KAT in the Playoffs Edition

Another former Wildcat is flourishing in the NBA. Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in overtime last night to clinch the eight seed in the West for the NBA playoffs.

Towns averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds this season. He’ll now lead his Timberwolves into a matchup with the Houston Rockets, where they’ll probably be lucky to make it five games or more.

But hey, it’s progress for the former UK big man and a Minnesota team that could become a legitimate threat in the West if Towns continues to develop.

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The Wolves gutted out a gritty win at home to make the playoffs for the first time since 2004

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Suns notebook: Booker eligible for max deal, coaching search underway - Arizona Sports
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