Braden Smith
Elite passing, decision-making, and shot-making lead guard. Best PG feel in the class.
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Stat Snapshot
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- Cade4/5
- Ausar3/5
- Duren4/5
- Grit4/5
Elite passing PG — high-feel table-setter who unlocks Duren in PnR off the bench.
Smith's passing feel and PnR craft give Detroit's second unit a real engine. Size limits the defensive ceiling, but the table-setting and shooting clear the bar for a late-first / second-round backup PG.
The Report
Elite passing, decision-making, and shot-making lead guard. Best PG feel in the class.
At 6'0", Braden is putting up 0/0/0 per 36 minutes on 44.8% FG / 36.2% 3P (season splits) — a PG profile that lands at a 79/100 Pistons Fit (solid detroit fit). For Detroit specifically: Elite passing PG — high-feel table-setter who unlocks Duren in PnR off the bench. Full Pistons-fit breakdown is in the panel below.
Smith's passing feel and PnR craft give Detroit's second unit a real engine.
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Detroit-first ranking with Fit Scores.
