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NBA Draft 2017: Final Mock Draft: Who goes where?

By Michael Dugger

Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) shoots a free throw against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) shoots a free throw against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

12) Detroit Pistons- Zach Collins, Forward/Center, Gonzaga, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 17.2 MIN/10.0 PTS/67.6 eFG%/47.6 3PT%/5.9 REB/.4 AST/1.8 BLK/0.5 STL

Measurements from 2017 NBA Draft Combine: 7’0” height with shoes/232 lbs./7’1” wingspan/9’3” standing reach

With their whole roster seemingly on the trade block, the Pistons could go a number of ways with this selection. Andre Drummond may have worn out his welcome in Detroit, opening the door for Stan Van Gundy to pick Gonzaga’s versatile big man Zach Collins. SVG builds his offense by surrounding an active big man with shooters making Collins the ideal fit. He produced efficiently in limited playing time and can score inside or outside. His shot blocking numbers bode well for protecting the rim at the next level. Improving his basketball IQ and staying out of foul trouble are critical to reaching his ceiling. Donovan Mitchell could be in play for Detroit, but Collins has more upside and is a better fit in Van Gundy’s system.

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