Detroit Pistons NBA predraft workouts prospect list: Who is in play at No. 37?
The Detroit Pistons only have the 37th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft — the first time since 2018 the franchise will be without a first-round pick on draft night.
Their predraft workouts, as a result, largely have focused on players slated to go in the second round, or players who are candidates to sign two-way contracts with the Pistons' G League affiliate Motor City Cruise after going undrafted.
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Here's a rundown of which prospects we know have visited the Pistons Performance Center ahead of the draft, which is scheduled for June 25 (first round) and 26 (second round).
We will update the list as we learn more.
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2024-25 stats: 18 points, 3.9 rebounds, 39.5% from 3
Draft projection: Second-round pick
Johni Broome, 6-11 big, Auburn, Sr.
Johni Broome celebrates a play against Michigan State during the Elite Eight in Atlanta, March 30, 2025.
2024-25 stats: 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.1 blocks, 51% overall, 27.8% from 3
Draft projection: Second-round pick
2024-25 stats: 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists
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Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
Jacksen Moni, 6-10 forward, North Dakota State, Fr.
2024-25 stats: 20.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 50.8% overall, 40.8% from 3
Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
Obinna Anochili-Killen, 6-8 forward, Marshall, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 14.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 54.8% overall, 32.8% from 3
Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
Jalon Moore, 6-6 wing, Oklahoma, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 15.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 47.1% overall, 38.1% from 3
Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
Johnell Davis, 6-4 wing, Arkansas, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 12 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 39% overall, 32.8% from 3
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Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
TY Johnson, 6-3 guard, UC Davis, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 21.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3 assists, 38.7% overall, 28.1% from 3
Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
RJ Felton, 6-3 guard, East Carolina, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 37.6% from 3
Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
David N'Guessan, 6-9 forward, Kansas State, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 13.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 64.4% overall, 27.3% from 3
Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
Zhuric Phelps, 6-3 guard, Texas A&M, Sr.
2024-25 stats: 13.6 points, 5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 36.3% overall, 25.9% from 3
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Draft projection: Undrafted free agent
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