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Pistons Gamble on Kentucky Basketball Sharpshooter in NBA Mock Draft

Originally posted on Detroit Pistons on SI
By Justin Grasso | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 6:05 PM ET

Day two of the 2025 NBA Draft is here! The Detroit Pistons are set to go on the clock at No. 37 overall, barring any unexpected changes.

Although any pick deep in the draft is a gamble, there’s more than enough evidence over the years to prove that second-round selections could surely pay off in a big way.

In a day two mock draft put together by CBS Sports, the Pistons take a gamble on the Kentucky Basketball sharpshooter, Koby Brea.

“Detroit adds another weapon to surround Cade Cunningham with in the backcourt,” CBS Sports’ Kyle Boone writes. “Brea hit 43.5 percent of his 3-pointers last season with Kentucky and rated in the 96th percentile on catch-and-shoot opportunities.”

The Pistons found out last season that putting high-volume sharpshooters around Cunningham is truly a recipe for success. Brea’s college run proved he could be right for a role, similar to Simone Fontecchio or Malik Beasley, within the Detroit system put together by JB Bickerstaff.

Brea is a 22-year-old sharpshooter, standing at 6’7”. He recently wrapped up a five-year career in the NCAA. Most of his time was spent at Dayton, where he started just 21 of the 113 games he played.

During Brea’s final season at Dayton, he appeared in 33 games. He averaged 11 points while shooting 51 percent from the field. Taking six threes per game, Brea knocked down 50 percent of his shots. Not only did he lead the A-10 Conference from deep, but his three-point percentage was highest in Division I basketball.

Last year, Brea wrapped up his college career playing for Kentucky Basketball. He appeared in 36 games and started a career-high 16 matchups. Seeing the court for 28 minutes per game, Brea averaged 12 points, three rebounds, and one assist.

The senior attempted six threes per game during his lone season at Kentucky. He shot 44 percent from deep, which was the highest three-point percentage in the SEC.