Brenden Welper

Brenden Welper

Joined: May 18, 2017

Brenden Welper is a multimedia journalist from Lake Orion, MI. He is a graduate of DePaul University, where he received his master's degree in Journalism in 2018.

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Head Coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons acknowledges the crowd during an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Thanks to Casey, there’s something different about these Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons Dwane Casey. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons must balance quantity with quality in 3-point shooting

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 11: Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on November 11, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons stung by Hornets 113-103 in second-half collapse

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 09: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons attacks the basket against Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 9, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Drummond scores 23 as Detroit Pistons demolish Hawks 124-109

ATLANTA, GA - November 1: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings on November 1, 2018 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons: Scouting report for Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 3: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers on November 3, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons: Embiid is franchise’s latest foe, and he’s just getting started

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 30: Detail shot of the alternate practice jersey of the Detroit Pistons before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 30, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons unveil updated “City Edition” uniforms for 2018-19

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 20: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during a game on October 20, 2018 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Griffin scores 33 as Detroit Pistons slip by Chicago 118-116

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 13: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons rebounds over Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 107-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons hit the road to face young Bulls in Chicago

Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons survive opener, beat Brooklyn Nets 103-100

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 10: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons gets introduced before the game against the Washington Wizards on October 10, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Staff predictions for the Detroit Pistons’ 2018-19 season

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 10: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during a pre-season game on October 10, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons drop third straight, lose to Wizards 102-97

Golden State Warriors D'Angelo Russell. (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons fall to Brooklyn Nets 110-108 in overtime

Detroit Pistons Andre Drummond. (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons finish road trip against San Antonio Spurs

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 3: Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a pre-season game on October 3, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons defeat Thunder 97-91 in preseason opener

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 27: Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 27, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons set to open preseason in Oklahoma City