Detroit Pistons Trade Up to Select Stanford Guard Ebuka Okorie 17th Overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Detroit Pistons Trade Up to Select Stanford Guard Ebuka Okorie 17th Overall in 2026 NBA Draft

The Detroit Pistons traded their 21st pick and future second-round picks to acquire the 17th overall pick and select Stanford freshman guard Ebuka Okorie in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old Nigerian-American averaged 23.2 points per game, setting an ACC freshman record with eight 30-point games. Okorie’s father attended the draft in traditional Igbo attire.

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