The Detroit Pistons are less than two weeks away from being on the clock with the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. President of basketball operations Trajan Langdon was clear on the Pistons’ offseason priorities: Finding players who can handle the ball, initiate offense and spread the floor with their shooting.This list of prospects operates with those skills at the forefront. I see Baylor’s Cameron Carr as a near-perfect fit for Detroit, considering he’s 6-foot-5 with a 7-1 wingspan, superb athleticism and a reliable 3-point shot. However, I didn’t include the 21-year-old because he was one of the biggest combine risers and I’d be surprised to see him slip to the 21st pick.Here’s a list of five players — in no particular order — who could be available when the Pistons are on the clock that would align with the attributes Langdon is seeking to acquire.Ebuka Okorie, Guard, StanfordHeight: 6-2 | Weight: 186 pounds | Wingspan: 6-8 | Age at start of next season: 19College stats in 2025-26: 23.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals on 47/35/83 shooting splitsWhat Okorie lacks in height, he makes up for with his wingspan, shiftiness and overall athleticism. He’s the youngest player on this list and arguably has the best feel for the game with the ball in his hands.He checks each of the boxes Langdon listed and could boast the most upside here. Okorie got to the paint well while at Stanford, as evidenced by his 13.1 rim attempts per 100 possessions, which ranks in the 99th percentile for his position according to DraftBallr. Okorie is extremely effective as a scorer in pick-and-roll actions, whether he’s getting downhill or stepping back behind the 3-point line.He’d offer relief to Cade Cunningham and Daniss Jenkins as someone who could reliably create shots for himself and others. Okorie is a prospect I might be higher on than most, but his fast-twitch muscles as a lead guard at Stanford give me confidence he’ll be a real threat as an isolation scorer at the next level. He’ll need to bulk up to improve as a finisher, though he gets to the rim with ease on offense and defense.Overall, Okorie’s upside would be too high for Detroit to pass on if he’s available, and I don’t see him being redundant as a primary ballhandler and scorer.Isaiah Evans, Wing, DukeHeight: 6-6 | Weight: 186 pounds | Wingspan: 6-9 | Age at start of next season: 20College stats in 2025-26: 15 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists on 43/36/86 shooting splitsEvans is one of the more intriguing prospects on the list. His 101 made triples on 280 attempts are more than any player here. Evans can shoot both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations from long range. He’s a legitimate threat as a movement shooter as well, which is a highly coveted skill. His slender frame leaves more to be desired as a defender and finisher around the rim.
Five prospects to consider when the Pistons draft with the No. 21 pick
There are several players in the draft who fit what Pistons GM Trajan Langdon is looking for at the NBA Draft.















