The Pistons believe they got a real steal in last night’s draft as 18-year old center Andre Drummond from Connecticut was still available when it came time for Detroit to make the ninth selection in the first round.

The 6-11 Drummond is considered somewhat of a risky choice and is all about potential, but Detroit figured his talent was too much to pass up. Drummond was a presence in the paint in his only season at U-Conn, averaging 2.7 blocks a game along with 10 points and 7.6 rebounds a game.

In the second round, with the 39^th pick, the Pistons took power forward Khris Middleton from Texas A-&-M while at number-44, Detroit drafted Missouri guard Kim English.

Former Michigan State star Draymond Green went in the second round to Golden State as the Warriors made Green the 35^th overall selection. The New Orleans Hornets selectedKentucky forward Anthony Davis with the top-overall pick and thenCharlotte tookKentucky forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. 

It marked the first time in draft history that two players from the same school were taken with the top two selections.