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NBA Draft prospect Paolo Banchero (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports) /

3. Detroit Pistons – Paolo Banchero, F, Duke

Being able to snag Paolo Banchero with the No. 3 overall pick would be a huge win for the Detroit Pistons. Banchero is a solid prospect that has the high ceiling of potentially being a superstar player at the next level.

He should be in the conversation for being selected No. 1 overall and I believe he will be during the pre-draft process. However, if he falls to No. 3, he’d be a good consolation prize to any team that’s looking to dramatically improve their young core.

Banchero may not be as aggressive at times as he should be, considering how talented he is, but that is something that he can grow into at the next level. Plus, he’d be an interesting fit next to Cade Cunningham.