Detroit Pistons attend North Carolina State PG Dennis Smith's pro day

Vince Ellis | Detroit Free Press

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The Detroit Pistons were among a group of teams to scout point guard prospect Dennis Smith’s pro day in North Carolina on Thursday.

First reported by Basketball Insiders, the Free Press confirmed director of player personnel Adam Glessner and scout Ron Werdann represented the Pistons at the workout of the N.C. State point guard who will likely go in the first 10 picks on the NBA draft, which occurs Thursday.

It’s a safe bet the athletic prospect wowed talent evaluators, but the pro day’s main function is to allow teams the chance to interview Smith.

It’s unlikely the Pistons will get Smith in for visit to the Auburn Hills practice facility, given his likely draft status.

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The Pistons pick No. 12, but there’s a chance Smith could fall outside the top 10. That would put the Smith in play.

You also have to take into account the Pistons could decide to move up in the draft.

By no means is it a deal breaker to not get a chance to talk with a prospect. Teams have thoroughly scouted players at this point.

But a discussion does add to the comfort level.

Smith, 19, stands 6 feet 3 and weighs 195 pounds.

Reportedly, he displayed a 48-inch vertical jump last week when working out for the Los Angeles Lakers.

In his one season at N.C. State, the freshman averaged 18.1 points, 6.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. He shot 45.5% from the field and 36% percent from three-point range. He got to the line an impressive 6.3 times per game.

Note: Arkansas forward Moses Kingsley, Toledo forward Steve Taylor Jr., Syracuse forward Tyler Roberson and Texas A&M Corpus Christi forward Rashawn Thomas worked out for the Pistons on Friday.

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