Greg Kelser Looks Back on Four Decades of Detroit Pistons Basketball
A longtime Pistons voice recounts the team's storied past, its current playoff push, and the community programs that have shaped generations of Detroit youth.
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A longtime Pistons voice recounts the team's storied past, its current playoff push, and the community programs that have shaped generations of Detroit youth.

The 2026 NFL Draft saw five Tennessee Volunteers players selected, including four defensive players and one offensive prospect. Their minicamp jersey numbers have been revealed, and the upcoming schedule promises international appearances and a homecoming game for one player.

With Chrishon McCray, Rodney Bullard Jr. and Jameel Gardner Jr. set to exhaust their eligibility, Michigan State is intensifying its pursuit of top receiver prospects, including Detroit’s Don Spillers III, Montana’s Steele Harris and Texas’ Zach Forbish, each of whom is scheduled for official visits and carries significant commitments.

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a new local media television rights deal with Scripps Sports, restoring games to free over‑the‑air television for fans across Detroit, metro Detroit and the state of Michigan, while also planning a direct‑to‑consumer streaming platform.

Top-ranked offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes Jr. is courted by dozens of programs, earning a $413,000 NIL valuation as he decides his college destination.
Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr., a celebrated Negro Leagues pitcher who later built a janitorial business and worked as a funeral director, was inducted into the Huntsville–Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame and left a lasting impact on Alabama sports and community life.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is set to announce a third Pacific‑time franchise, with Las Vegas among the leading candidates for a new team.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Detroit as its newest franchise, slated to begin play in the 2026‑27 season. The team will play its home games at Little Caesars Arena and train at BELFOR Training Center, under the ownership of The Walter Group.

Lucas Raymond, a Detroit Red Wings forward, continues to represent Sweden in the IIHF World Championship despite limited NHL playoff opportunities, citing the honor of international play and his drive to win.