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5. PG Shabazz Napier, Connecticut

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Shabazz Napier has been compared to former Connecticut point guard Kemba Walker. If anyone is compared to Walker, that's a good thing in my book. Walker led the Huskies to the 2011 NCAA title and Napier has that ability this year. A Wooden Award candidate, Napier is a gamer and comes to play night in and night out. The senior leads the Huskies in all major categories including points, assists and rebounds.

With the likeliness of having only one draft pick, the Pistons should take a hard look at Napier in the second round.

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4. SG Nik Stauskas, Michigan

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The question coming into this season was where Michigan forwards Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III would be picked in the upcoming draft. Now, the focus has shifted to shooting guard Nik Stauskas.

The sophomore has had a tremendous season and is a serious contender for Big Ten Player of the Year. His shooting stroke is off the charts and he has taken his game to another level with the ability to drive to the basket with authority. Stauskas also isn't afraid to take over a game and is the most confident player in college basketball.

No decision will be made by Stauskas until after the season, but if he declares, the Pistons shouldn't pass up on another hometown hero.

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3. PF James Michael McAdoo, North Carolina

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North Carolina forward James Michael McAdoo was once thought of as a lottery pick. That may not be the case anymore, but McAdoo can still play.

He is a solid contributor on both ends of the floor and is a mainstay on the Tar Heel front line. His long wingspan and tremendous athletic ability make him a quality all-around player. McAdoo leads the team in rebounds and is second in scoring.

If the Pistons have the chance to pick McAdoo, he would be a welcome addition to the talented young Pistons frontcourt.

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2. SG/SF Terran Petteway, Nebraska

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How many of you knew of Nebraska guard/forward Terran Petteway at the beginning of the season?

I didn't think so.

Petteway has taken the Big Ten by storm and is in the running for conference player of the year. Not only has he taken his conference by storm, but he is also making NBA scouts drool. As one of the more exciting players in college basketball, Petteway leads the Big Ten in scoring and continues to lead a surprising Cornhusker squad into the NCAA tournament conversation.

Petteway may not be available in the second round, but if he slips to them, the Pistons need to take him.

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1. PG Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State

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As unlikely as it is, there is still a chance that the Pistons could get a top eight pick in the upcoming draft. And if they do, Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart should be a priority.

Smart has been NBA-ready for awhile now and has already said that this is his final season in Stillwater. The sophomore is a dominant guard and natural play maker. He can score, dish the rock, rebound and is a fiery competitor.

It may not happen, but if the Pistons get a top-eight pick, drafting a future All-Star shouldn't be a hard decision.

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