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Pistons trade up to draft Ebuka Okorie with No. 17 pick

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Pistons trade up to draft Ebuka Okorie with No. 17 pick
Summary

The Detroit Pistons selected Stanford point guard Ebuka Okorie with the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after trading up four spots from No. 21. Reports indicate that Detroit sent three second-round draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies to secure the selection. Okorie averaged 23.2 points per game in his freshman season, showing potential to address the team's need for a secondary ball-handler. Fan reactions to the trade and draft choice were mixed, with some praising Detroit's bold move, while others expressed surprise over the decision to select Okorie over other prospects.

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  • •Pistons traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 in the draft.
  • •Detroit moved up by sending three second-round picks.
  • •Okorie led the ACC in scoring during his freshman year.
  • •Fan reactions highlighted a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism.
  • •The pick emphasizes a focus on enhancing Detroit's backcourt.
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  • 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — NBA draft expert: 'Love the aggression' by Pistons to trade for Okorie
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Detroit Pistons fans had mixed feelings about the Pistons trading up to draft Ebuka Okorie in the first round of the NBA draft.

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