The Detroit Pistons have begun to build their young nucleus with their eyes on the future. Led by last year’s first overall pick, Cade Cunningham, the Pistons have begun to build an identity as a team. Their 22-59 record may not be as promising but there are positive signs to build off moving forward. Their focus will shift to the NBA Draft as Detroid holds a valuable chance to add another impact player. The Pistons secured the 5th and 46th selections in the upcoming draft. While most of the attention is sure to be focused on the 5th pick, Detroit cannot afford to waste any selection. This is a deeper draft class than it has been given credit and there will be value on the board in the second round. Here are three prospects to keep an eye on with the Pistons' 46th pick.

Pistons 2022 NBA Draft sleeper targets

Johnny Juzang- Wing UCLA

A 6’7” Wing from UCLA, Johnny Juzang nearly declared for the draft last season. His stock took a major rise following an impressive NCAA tournament and drew serious NBA attention. He failed to take the next step that was hoped and his scoring average shrunk from 16 points per game as a junior to 15.6 points per game this year. Juzang is a pure scorer who is not afraid to let it fly. He is an excellent catch-and-shooter and moves well off the ball.

The ceiling of Johnny Juzang is likely limited by his athleticism and one-dimensional play. He lacks advanced shot creation and doesn’t have overly impressive speed or strength. The 21-year-old is not a bad defender but does not stand out on this side of the ball either. Even so, Juzang has a 6’11” wingspan and a fairly impressive handle. The UCLA product is not afraid to take the big shots and can be a weapon on a team’s bench. Every team needs shooters off the bench and Johnny Juzang could certainly carve a role out for himself by doing just this.

Trevor Keels- Guard Duke

Coming into the season Trevor Keels was looked at as a surefire first-round pick. The Duke guard held an impressive pedigree coming out of high school but did not quite live up to it. Keels is a physically imposing guard who defends hard and attacks the basket well. He stands 6’5” and is solidly built. He played his best ball in the biggest games of the season and showed flashes of the potential he holds.

In total on the season, Trevor Keels averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. There were concerns with his efficiency as he shot just 41.9% from the field and 31.2% on three-point attempts. Keels also only connected on 67% of his free throws. Despite the poor shooting, Keels teases potential as a three-level scoring. He shows good flashes of getting to his spots and should improve in the long term. The shooting ability is likely the biggest swing sill as he is not a great playmaker and is a bit of a tweener at the guard positions. If he can develop as a passer this also could improve his NBA outlook, although there is less evidence of improvement in this.

There is certainly a reason for the drop in Trevor Keels’ draft stock, however, he is worth a second-round gamble. The 18-year-old has plenty of room for growth. Whatever team he lands on will need to be patient in his development and the Pistons are in a perfect position to do just this.

Dalen Terry- Wing Arizona

As the Pistons look to establish a winning culture, Dalen Terry is the exact type of player they should be targeting. The Arizona product is a hard-nosed defender who competes on every possession. His in-your-face style of defense was seen picking up guys full court throughout the season. Terry stands 6’6” and plays with terrific athleticism and energy. He does the little things a team needs and his intensity is infectious.

The role of Dalen Terry was overshadowed by Bennidct Mathurin and Christian Koloko this year. Both Arizona standouts are expected to come off the draft board ahead of him. Terry averaged 8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He was a vocal leader on the team and played a valuable role in running the offense. Terry also connected on 36.4% of his three-point attempts on the season.

While he may not have a very high ceiling in the NBA, he plays with the toughness that every team needs. Adding him to the young Pistons team will have some important long-term impact and he is the type of complementary piece who could stick.