Ron Holland will get some run in Las Vegas
The Detroit Pistons were one of the last teams to finalize a Summer League team, but it has finally been released . The Summer League is a good opportunity to see young, developing prospects competing against each other, but it is important not to put too much stock into these games. Great players have struggled in the Summer League, while our Pistons have had numerous Summer League stars who did not find the same success in the regular season. This is more of an opportunity to see where these players are in their development and experiment with what roles they could play at the next level.
Below is the confirmed Summer League Roster for the Detroit Pistons:
- Ron Holland, SG/SF, Detroit Pistons
- Chaz Lanier, SG, Tennessee
- Bobi Klintman, PF, Detroit Pistons
- Daniss Jenkins, PG, Detroit Pistons 2-way
- Tolu Smith, PF/C, Detroit Pistons 2-way
- Zakai Zeigler, PG, Tennessee
- Brice Williams, SF, Nebraska
- Dawson Garcia, PF, Minnesota
- Trevor Keels, SG/SF, Duke
- Miller Kopp, SF, Houston
- John Ukomadu, SF, Eastern Kentucky
- Sincere Carry, PG, Kent State
- T.J. Bickerstaff, F, James Madison
- Garrison Brooks, C, Mississippi State
- TJ Madlock, PG/SG, Alabama State
Ron Holland will look to star in the Summer League again, where he played well last year. The athletic wing has no issues getting to the rim, but this will be a chance to see the development of his shooting, which would make his scoring arsenal much more dangerous. After having a limited offensive role as a rookie in Detroit, this will be an opportunity for Holland to show out as the main scoring option, similar to the way he was able to play with the G League Ignite.
This will be a great opportunity to see Chaz Lanier, who I would expect to be one of the top Summer League scorers as a high-level college scorer and an older, more developed player. His lethal three-point shooter could prove immediately valuable for the Pistons, who now have a need to fill the void left by Malik Beasley, with that situation still up in the air and no timeline for a resolution. The Tennessee guard averaged 18 points per game while shooting 39.5% from three on 8.2 attempts per game and was one of the best shooters in this year’s NBA Draft .
Bobi Klintman did not get a lot of run with the Pistons during his rookie season, but the forward impressed in his time with the G-League team, averaging 12.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, but has struggled with his shooting consistency. Klintman was a productive and versatile player in the NBL and previously at Wake Forest , who flashes two-way upside. I would expect him to play an extensive role in the Summer League as they probably want to get a good look at how his game is developing.
Daniss Jenkins was an impressive performer in the Summer League last year after going undrafted out of St. John’s. He earned a two-way deal with Detroit and spent most of his time with the Motor City Cruise, where he was one of the best players in the league. Jenkins averaged 21.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 44/33/78. Jenkins is a competitive player who will raise the floor of the Pistons Summer League squad and give them someone who can keep the ball moving and facilitate the offense.
Tolu Smith is another of the current players that the Detroit Pistons have signed to a two-way contract. Last season in the G-League, Smith dominated the competition, averaging 17.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 66.4% from the floor. Smith is a great athlete who can play above the rim as a lob threat. He is also very effective when driving to the rim, where his athleticism and footwork make it difficult for him to stop. Detroit would probably like to see improved rim protection from Tolu Smith, as well as perhaps some shooting development.
Zakai Zeigler is an underrated player, in my opinion. Everyone has a role, and for someone like Zeigler, I think that he could have an immediate spot on the Pistons G-League team for similar reasons to why they likely sought after him for Summer League, aside from his connection with Chaz Lanier. Zeigler may be an undersized guard with limited three-point shooting, but he is an intelligent guard, a good ball handler, and an effective passer who does well limiting turnovers. When evaluating and developing players in a game environment, giving those players an effective facilitator can be a significant floor-raiser.
Brice Williams is a 6-foot-7 wing who can really score the basketball and was a player who I thought had a chance to be drafted and would be a priority UDFA if not, so this is a nice addition for the Pistons to get a close look at Williams. This season at Nebraska, Williams averaged 20.4 points per game on 47/37/88 shooting splits. A scoring wing/forward like Williams might be in consideration for a spot on the G-League team or potentially even a training camp invite.
Dawson Garcia is another interesting prospect who I had ranked within the top 100 at #96, just 5 spots below where I had Williams. Garcia is a skilled offensive big man and could be another G-League or training camp invite candidate. This season at Minnesota, the 6-foot-11 big man averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2 assists, and shot an impressive 37.3% from three on 4.2 attempts per game. While his offensive game is advanced, he lags behind on the defensive end and may have difficulties on that end of the floor.
Former one-and-done prospect from Duke, Trevor Keels, has struggled to catch on in the league after being a 2nd round pick. He has a solid freshman season at Dule, averaging 11.5 points per game, but shooting only 31.2% from three and 67% from the free-throw line caused doubts about his ability to develop as a shooter at the next level. Keels played very well in the G-League this season, averaging 20.9 points while shooting 43.8% from the floor, 38.5% from three on 8 attempts per game, and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Still only 21, Keels is worth taking a look at.
Miller Kopp is a 26-year-old forward who played college basketball with Indiana, where he averaged 8.1 points per game as a senior. More recently, he has played for the Thunder’s G-League affiliate, where he averaged 12.7 points per game while shooting 44% from the floor, 41.3% from three on 7.2 attempts per game, and 73.9% from the free-throw line. Kopp will provide good shooting depth for the SL team if nothing else.
Ukomadu played for the Motor City Cruise this past season, where in 23.2 minutes per game, he averaged 9.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks, and shot a 52% from the floor, 46.6% from three on 3.6 attempts per game, and 55.6% from the free-throw line. His defensive impact and shooting are both intriguing. Though the free-throw shooting and previous three-point shooting Ukomadu’s success beyond the arc this season is likely unsustainable.
Sincere Carry is a point guard from Kent State who averaged 17.5 points and 4.8 assists in his senior season. He has since played in the German Pro A league, where in 2024-25, he averaged 16.1 points per game to go with 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals. Shooting only 29.7% from three in the German league and as a career college three-point shooter of 32.8%, his lack of shooting development has limited him. However, as an experienced pro player, he could provide valuable depth for the team.
T.J. Bickerstaff is the nephew of Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The six-foot-nine forward averaged 13.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 61.9% from the floor and 62% from the free-throw line during his senior season with James Madison. Bickerstaff played for the Kings Summer League team last season and looks to provide some depth for Detroit’s team this summer.
Garrison Brooks has played for Mississippi State and the G-League but has most recently been playing internationally for the BC Wolves, which are competing in the EuroCup. In 20.3 minutes per game this season, Brooks has averaged 7.1 points and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 62.8% from the floor. The experienced six-foot-ten big man should provide valuable front-court depth for the team.
TJ Madlock was a combo guard at Alabama State who, despite being 6-foot-3, plays much bigger than that and makes an impact as a rebounder, averaging 7.1 per game, which is a very impressive mark for a guard. While Madlock is a capable scorer, averaging double figures in all of his collegiate seasons, he struggles beyond the arc and is a career 26.4 three-point shooter. Madlock should provide good depth as a versatile player for the SL team as an impactful defender, rebounder, and passer.
Note: 2-way player Ron Harper Jr. is not listed as being on the Summer League roster.