Detroit Pistons draft guard Ebuka Okorie with 17th pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Detroit Pistons selected Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft held on June 23. The Pistons moved up four spots from the 21st pick by trading three future second-round picks. Okorie, noted for his speed and offensive dynamism, averaged 23.2 points and 3.6 assists in his collegiate season. His addition is intended to complement the more methodical style of Cade Cunningham, though he stands at just 6-foot-1, making him the smallest player on the Pistons' roster.
- •Pistons traded three future second-round picks for the 17th pick
- •Okorie averaged 23.2 points, 3.6 assists in college
- •He adds speed to complement Cade Cunningham's style
- •Detroit aims to address backcourt dynamics with this pick
- •Pistons plan to develop Okorie's shooting ability further
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons 2026 NBA Draft grade: Ebuka Okorie provides contrast
"The Detroit Pistons moved up four spots to grab a speedy guard who is a definite contrast to Cade Cunningham's approach on offense.
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