Detroit Pistons: These 3 NCAA teams have the best NBA prospects

BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 17: Brandon Miller #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a second period three pointer against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on December 17, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 17: Brandon Miller #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a second period three pointer against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on December 17, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)
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Detroit Pistons, Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama of team France All Star looks on during the All Star France (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

If the Detroit Pistons missed out on a top two pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, they will still have plenty of intriguing options.

In this upcoming NBA Draft, most of the chatter is coming from prospects playing outside of the traditional collegiate ranks. No. 1 prospect Victor Wembanyama is playing in France, no. 2 Scoot Henderson is with the G League, followed by the Thompson twins who are with the Overtime Elite program. We won’t see the cream of the crop on our TV’s during March Madness, however many NCAA teams are still budding with NBA talent.

As the NCAA season continues through its conference schedule and into the postseason, various draft prospects will look to improve their stock.

While the Detroit Pistons hope to see lottery luck, there are many college players that GM Troy Weaver and the rest of the front office should keep an eye on should they end up picking later in the lottery, as well as in the early second round or other picks that may be acquired.

Once March Madness hits, numerous teams have multiple players contributing each night that will expect to hear their name called on draft night. Here’s a handful of NCAA teams who have a number of NBA level players competing on their current rosters.