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2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for NC State Wolfpack’s Dennis Smith

By Taylor Sturm

Jan 23, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Mark Gottfried talks with guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) on the sidelines in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Mark Gottfried talks with guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) on the sidelines in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange guard John Gillon (4) drives to the basket as North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) defends during the second half at PNC Arena. Syracuse won 100-93 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange guard John Gillon (4) drives to the basket as North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) defends during the second half at PNC Arena. Syracuse won 100-93 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons

The Pistons need a consistent point guard, and Smith fills that role. As a stat sheet stuffer in college, Smith will be able to do it all for Detroit without needing to be the go-to scorer.

The Pistons barely missed out on the playoffs, and a player like Smith could be the difference next season.

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