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Athletic -- 21. Detroit Pistons (via MIN) Bennett Stirtz | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Iowa
The two positions I hear most regarding the Pistons are lead guards who can shoot and create offense, or wings/forwards who can shoot. I’ve heard a lot about Stirtz and Anderson as potential fits next to Cade Cunningham as offensive creators who can fire from distance, and then players like Chris Cenac Jr. or Carr. Stirtz ticks the scoring and playmaking boxes and would fit well with the defensive infrastructure in place.
USAToday -- 21. Detroit Pistons (via Timberwolves): Dailyn Swain
After transferring from Xavier to Texas during the offseason and helping lead the Longhorns to the Sweet 16, Dailyn Swain emerged as one of the more intriguing breakout players in college basketball. The All-SEC forward is versatile and contributed across the board on both ends, scoring efficiently in the paint and in transition. Another appealing element is his effectiveness in isolation, where he can create for himself against defenders. Swain is quick, bouncy and a solid rebounder, and his 81.5% free-throw percentage suggests promising shooting touch. While he has three years of college experience, he’s still just 20 years old, the same age as several NCAA freshmen. Expect the Pistons to have serious interest in Swain. Detroit will also strongly consider shooters like Christian Anderson and Isaiah Evans.
ESPN -- 21. Detroit Pistons (via Minnesota)
Isaiah Evans, SG, Duke Evans said at the combine that he was planning to stay in the draft, an unsurprising decision with Duke holding a commitment from Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell to fill a similar role. Evans measured solidly for a wing but weighed in at only 186 pounds and didn't test especially well. He projects as a movement shooter and floor spacer with positional size and long-term upside as he hones that skill set. Though his range is somewhat wide at the moment, he's probably off the board in the back half of the first round. Detroit has a clear need for added shooting around Cade Cunningham and should consider addressing that through the draft. Evans would give them an injection of offense, a need that was apparent throughout the Pistons' playoff run.
Yahoo Sports -- 21. Detroit Pistons Meleek Thomas, 6-3, Arkansas freshman wing
The Pistons need more shooting and more creation. Thomas checks both boxes as a player who never hesitates to fire. Thomas has the confidence to "run for president," according to Arkansas head coach John Calipari. You could see that on the court the way he stepped right into the lead role when Darius Acuff was sidelined at Missouri to close the regular season, and willed Arkansas to the SEC championship game with 29 points against Ole Miss. He's a legit NBA shooter with deep range, a quick release, and creation juice off the bounce. But he doesn't get to the rim, his shot selection drifts into hero-ball, and there are questions about how he'll deal with NBA physicality.