The Minnesota Timberwolves are torn between taking either Kevin Love or O.J. Mayo with the third pick in the NBA Draft, according to The Star-Tribune.

There is some belief that the team will ultimately take Mayo.

"O.J., one of his biggest strengths is his defense, just getting in front of the ball," Assistant General Manager Fred Hoiberg said. "He's got the size to guard [shooting guards] in our league. ... It gives you versatility when you have a couple combo guards on the court together."

However, President Kevin McHale is believed to favor Love.

"You look at Kevin Love with his outside shooting ability, his passing, his competitiveness, and he's won at every level he's been at, as well," Hoiberg said. "So you have guys that have won everywhere they've been in high school and, for [Mayo and Love] just one year in college where they led their teams to good records. So, yeah, we're going to have a tough decision to make."

Via The Star-Tribune

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