Published June 25, 2010, 07:45 AM

NBA Draft: Wolves take Wesley Johnson at No. 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves addressed their biggest need immediately in the NBA draft on Thursday night, selecting Syracuse forward Wesley Johnson with their first pick and fourth overall. The 6-foot-7 Johnson averaged 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds and was a first-team All-American in his only season with the Orange. He transferred there after two seasons at Iowa State and sat out 2008-09 while Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn was starring for Syracuse.

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