DETROIT >> Nothing showcased the Detroit Pistons‘ rise from basketball purgatory more than Monday night’s NBA Draft Lottery results. While the league was in chaos after the Dallas Mavericks won the lottery and the rights to draft Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick, the Pistons had peace.

Following one of the best one-year turnarounds in league history, the Pistons’ offseason is not dependent on ping-pong balls. In fact, due to the trade that landed Detroit Isaiah Stewart in 2020, the Pistons’ firstround pick for the 2025 NBA Draft was conveyed to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Detroit will enter the draft with one selection that will come with the 37th pick in the second round. A Day 2 pick offers a rare opportunity to secure an impactful prospect, and the Pistons could consider several players to add to their frontcourt.

Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart headline the Pistons’ highly productive frontcourt heading into next season. However, Paul Reed is set to become a free agent, and his possible departure could lead to a minor vacancy for coach J.B. Bickerstaff and president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon to fill.

Considering their mediocre draft position, The Detroit News takes a look at three potential prospects who could be solid additions for the Pistons at No.37.

Johni Broome, Auburn, forward, age 22

Joni Broome could be one of the most impactful prospects any team could land in the second round, entering the draft as one of the top defensive big men in his class.

He is a reliable 6-foot-10 forward who can enhance the Pistons’ defensive performance as an interior defender. He can also effectively hold his own when defending specific guards and wing players when his assignment requires him to move out to the perimeter. In his final two seasons at Auburn, Broome led the SEC in blocks, recording a total of 154 rejections. During his first year at Auburn in 2023-24, he finished second in the conference with 78 blocks.

Broome is projected to be a late first-round selection. However, every year, the draft offers several noteworthy prospects that fall into the second round, and Broome could be one of the biggest hidden gems in 2025.

Broome began his collegiate career at Morehead State, where he was just as productive. He played 64 games for the Eagles, averaging 15.4 points on 56.1% shooting from the field, 9.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks over two years. Broome could be the best plug-andplay prospect the Pistons could land in the draft.

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton, center, age 23

Ryan Kalkbrenner is the tallest prospect entering the draft and is also one of this year’s biggest sleepers. As a 7-foot-1 center, Kalkbrenner is a dependable rebounder and rim protector who can contribute to the Pistons’ defensive production when needed.

For his college career he averaged 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks.

In Creighton’s 80-76 win over Butler on Jan. 11, Kalkbrenner recorded six blocks in the win, and also notched 26 points, nine rebounds and three steals.

Although he is entering the league as a respectable defender, Kalkbrenner’s offensive attributes add to his selling point.

He established himself as one of the most productive players around the rim, finishing his final season averaging a career-best 19.2 points on 65.3% shooting from the field.

He can also be used as a pick-and-pop threat who can occasionally knock down the 3-ball, given that he shot a career-best 34.4% from deep last season.

Kalkbrenner has potential, but his athleticism and strength raise concerns about his transition to the NBA.

Yaxel Lendeborg, UAB, forward, age 22

Yaxel Lendeborg is one of a handful of prospects trying to decide whether or not to remain in the draft.

He is currently a projected second-round selection whose draft stock could rise if he returns to college to improve his selection for 2026.

A return to the collegiate level will result in Lendeborg joining Michigan, and he reportedly is leaning slightly in that direction.

However, should Lendeborg remain in the draft, his high energy on both ends of the court makes him a quintessential fit due to the Pistons’ gritty characteristics.

He best showcased his versatility while leading the UAB Blazers to a 94-77 win over East Carolina on March 14.

Lendeborg scored a season-best 30 points, to go along with 20 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and four blocks.

However, despite the two-way potential of the 6-foot-9 forward, Lendeborg would be a big longterm project the Pistons could take with their second-round selection.