Detroit Pistons: Ceiling and floor for Detroit’s under-25’s

Detroit Pistons: Floor and ceiling for Josh Jackson

Ceiling: Starting small forward or two-guard on a good team

Floor: Quality bench depth

People seem to forget that Jackson is only 23-years old but he still has to be considered part of this young group.

Jackson is technically listed as a shooting guard but has the size of a wing and will probably play both. He has shown signs of being the guy who was drafted 4th overall by the Suns, but he has also been inconsistent.

Things have perked up the last few games and Jackson looks to be regaining his form after struggling with a minor injury.

At best Jackson could be a starter on a good team, a guy who can defend multiple spots and score from the perimeter. At worst he now looks like a solid role player, which couldn’t be said before this season.

Detroit Pistons: Floor and ceiling for Saddiq Bey

Ceiling: 3-and-D wing starter who shoots over 40 percent and defends

Floor: 3-and-D wing starter who shoots over 40 percent and defends

To me, Saddiq Bey was one of the safest bets in last year’s draft. The reason his floor and ceiling are the same is that he has already shown that he can do the things he was advertised to be able to do.

He can shoot the 3-point shot, defend multiple positions and has a high motor. He has plus size as a two-guard or wing and it’s hard to see a scenario where he is not an impact contributor.

That being said, he lacks the elite athleticism and offensive game to be a star but Bey will be a solid contributor and a player that can be part of the Pistons’ core.

Detroit Pistons: Floor and ceiling for Sekou Doumbouya

Ceiling: Star wing

Floor: Bust

Yep, we’re still here with Sekou Doumbouya, who has flashed some intriguing skills but still isn’t getting consistent playing time.

Keep in mind that he is only 20, so he is the third-youngest player on this list. If you are going to extend patience to Bey, Stewart and Hayes then you have to do it for Doumbouya, who came into the league as a raw prospect in need of practice.

But I’ve not seen anything from Doumbouya that looks like a guarantee, as he hasn’t done any one thing particularly well yet or really shown what he can be.

Does he have star potential? Yes.

Could he still be a bust? Absolutely.

My fear is that the Detroit Pistons will give up on him before he gets good, something they have a rich history of doing.

At the very least the Pistons finally have a big group of young players competing for spots. They look like they have some sure-fire players in Stewart, Jackson and Bey, and high-end prospects in Hayes and Doumbouya.

Things are finally looking up.