Pistons target Iowa guard in mock draft as Michigan boasts three first-rounders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
In CBS Sports' latest mock draft, the Detroit Pistons are projected to select Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz with the 21st overall pick. Stirtz, noted for his shooting ability, averaged 19.8 points per game last season and excelled in three-point shooting. In the same mock draft, three players from Michigan are expected to be chosen in the first round: Aday Mara at No. 11, Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 12, and Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 14. This marks a strong showcase for Michigan's basketball program leading up to the NBA Draft on June 23-24. Former Michigan player Tarris Reed Jr. is also listed as a potential late first-round pick at No. 24 for the New York Knicks.
- •Bennett Stirtz averaged 19.8 points per game at Iowa.
- •CBS Sports slots Stirtz to the Pistons at No. 21.
- •Aday Mara and others expected to go in the first round.
- •NBA Draft scheduled for June 23-24.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons land 'big-time shooter' in CBS Sports mock; Michigan has 3 in 1st round
"Adam Finkelstein, CBS Sports' director of basketball scouting, has the Detroit Pistons getting some shooting help in his NBA mock draft.
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