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Pistons draft Ugonna Onyenso with No. 53 pick after trading Isaiah Stewart

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Pistons draft Ugonna Onyenso with No. 53 pick after trading Isaiah Stewart

Summary

The Detroit Pistons selected Virginia center Ugonna Onyenso with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This decision comes shortly after the team traded Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round draft picks. Onyenso, 21, averaged 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks in just 18.6 minutes per game last season, providing the Pistons with a potential rim protector. This marks the second draft selection for Detroit, having previously moved up to select Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie at No. 17 overall.

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•Pistons draft Ugonna Onyenso with No. 53 pick
•Isaiah Stewart traded to Grizzlies for three second-round picks
•Onyenso averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 blocks last season
•Pistons previously selected Ebuka Okorie at No. 17 overall
•Team looks to strengthen their defensive capabilities

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons trade for No. 53 pick Ugonna Onyenso after Isaiah Stewart trade

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Virginia center Ugonna Onyenso, 21, averaged 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 blocks in just 18.6 minutes per game last season, joins Detroit Pistons.
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