Detroit Pistons player development grades for the season: The Rookies

The Rest of the 2022-2023 Detroit Pistons Rookie Class

Jared Rhoden

Jared Rhoden joined the Detroit Pistons roster on a two-way contract after going undrafted coming out of Seton Hall. Spending four years at the college level, in his final season Rhoden put up a stat line of a little over 15 points per game on almost 14 attempts per game. Rhoden scored 39 percent from the field and 33 percent from beyond the arc as well. With a free throw percentage of over 800, his shot was seen as something that could develop with time. What made Jared Rhoden of interest however was his potential as a 3 and D wing. Rhoden was projected to have the physical tools, eye for rebounding, and defensive upside to possibly carve out a role in the NBA.

Jared Rhoden played in 14 games for the Detroit Pistons this season averaging a tad over 3 points  over 14 minutes per contest. Like our other two-way player Buddy Boeheim, Jared Rhoden did not shoot the ball on an NBA court particularly well. Rhoden hit a little over 38 percent on around a shot and a half a game. From beyond the arc, which was half his total shots, Rhoden made only a quarter of them. His rebounding was not too bad for a small wing though, pulling down a little over 6 and a half a game, per 36.

Coming out of college, there were concerns about his ability to hit the deep ball. During his time at Seton Hall, Jared Rhoden flashed shot creation ability as well as a decent midrange game. Like many young NBA players, Rhoden needs that three-ball to drop in order to even think about sticking in the league. Even though Jared Rhoden may possess the potential physical tools and defensive ability to possibly make a rotation someday, his shot and limited court vision was a very big question mark.

Jared Rhoden’s time was mostly spent with the Motor City Cruise this past season.  Unfortunately, his limited time with Detroit Pistons squad did not display anything that shouted “this guy is a keeper!” It is worth mentioning that Rhoden’s G-League stats are not too bad.  Jared Rhoden averaged almost 47 percent from the field on around 14 shots per game, also hitting just over 37 percent from deep on about five attempts per game. Over seven rebounds, a steal and two assists per game show a player that could fight for a spot with the right team, even if that team is not the Detroit Pistons next season. As an above average rebounder for his position, if Rhoden can develop that jump shot a bit, there is a chance he could stick in the league and claw his way onto a roster.   It most likely will not be with the Detroit Pistons, but perhaps we could see him on a two-way contract somewhere next season if he puts in the work and is able to improve the weaknesses in his game. As things stand now though, this is a big if.

Season Grade: D+

Jared Rhoden has a few holes in his game that were known coming into the league this past season.  While there was not much improvement in these areas, he could figure it out in the future, even if that is not likely. While every team is looking for wings that can shoot, play defense and bring a bit of extra effort, Jared Rhoden did not perform as the Detroit Pistons hoped he would.