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Markos Tsegaye
Markos Tsegaye is a writer for Zone Coverage after joining in June 2023. Earlier in 2023, he graduated from the University of Minnesota after earning his bachelor of arts degree in journalism. He is now looking to build a successful career as a sports journalist and embrace everything that comes with his new journey. When he gets the chance, Markos enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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The Wolves Must Stick To Their Defensive Gameplan Against Denver
By Markos Tsegaye - May 3, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves had the league’s No. 1 defense for the entire season. They put their defensive prowess on full display against the Phoenix Suns and their […]
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The Wolves Need Their Complementary Players At Their Best In Round 1
By Markos Tsegaye - Apr 18, 2024
In a three-game season series against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled to get anything going offensively or defensively. The Suns affected Minnesota’s flow, forcing them […]
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The Wolves Are Tapping Into Another Level Heading Into the Postseason
By Markos Tsegaye - Mar 24, 2024
After losing Karl-Anthony Towns to a meniscus injury, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost two of their next three games. They were slowly losing their grasp of the Western […]
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NAW Is Playing His Best Basketball When the Wolves Need It Most
By Markos Tsegaye - Mar 10, 2024
When Anthony Edwards missed the start of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, Chris Finch gave Nickeil Alexander-Walker the start in Edwards’ abbreviated […]
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Minnesota’s Offense Has Undergone the Necessary Improvements
By Markos Tsegaye - Feb 22, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won five of their last six games. While this team has established their identity on the defensive end, their offensive output has played […]
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Jaden McDaniels Is Starting To Find Himself Again
By Markos Tsegaye - Feb 11, 2024
Fresh off signing a 5-year, $136 million contract to secure his long-term future with the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s safe to say that Jaden McDaniels hasn’t wowed anyone […]
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The Wolves Need Another Facilitator To Avoid Playoff Heartbreak
By Markos Tsegaye - Jan 28, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled with stagnant stretches of basketball throughout the Chris Finch era. That’s where the word “immaturity” became a term that Finch used to […]
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The Wolves Don’t Need Edwards To Take Over Every Night To Win
By Markos Tsegaye - Jan 14, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-4 in the new year and tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed. The Wolves have continued […]
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The Wolves Should Find Minutes For Leonard Miller
By Markos Tsegaye - Dec 31, 2023
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Leonard Miller 33rd overall in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft. Miller put his on-court ability on full display at the […]
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The Wolves Have Dramatically Improved Their Late-Game Execution
By Markos Tsegaye - Dec 16, 2023
In last season’s Play-In Tournament game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves had a 7-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. In a game that […]
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An Aggressive Mike Conley Is Supercharging Minnesota’s Offense
By Markos Tsegaye - Dec 3, 2023
Mike Conley has made his mark as a pass-first point guard since arriving in Minnesota. He’s unlocked Rudy Gobert, calmed the game down whenever it has become […]
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When Can We Buy Into Minnesota’s Early-Season Success?
By Markos Tsegaye - Nov 18, 2023
Sitting at 8-3, the Minnesota Timberwolves are off to their best start to a season since the Kevin Garnett era. They’ve made improvements across the board, particularly […]