CHICAGO — The Detroit Pistons, after falling to fifth in Sunday's NBA draft lottery, are in the midst of narrowing down a wide list of prospects at the NBA draft combine.

Members of the 2024 draft class addressed the media on Tuesday. Here's what four prospects in Detroit's draft range — Cody Williams, Stephon Castle, Ron Holland and Dalton Knecht — had to say:

Note: French forward and projected top-10 pick Zaccharie Risacher did not participate in the combine.

Cody Williams, 6-7 F, Colorado

The skinny: Jack-of-all-trades wing who can handle the ball, see the floor and get to the rim. Prides himself on his defensive versatility, but didn’t take many 3-pointers or grab many rebounds. Younger brother of OKC guard Jalen Williams.

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Describe your game

I would definitely say it’s fluid and versatile. Can guard multiple positions, play multiple positions on offense and defense. My versatility on defense really sets me apart. I love attacking downhill coast-to-coast in transition, make smart basketball plays, simple plays and then being able to shoot the ball really stretches the floor. Most teams are sitting on the middle or helping on one side

Who do you compare your game to?

I’d definitely say I see a little bit of Brandon Ingram in there because he’s fluid, he’s long and lengthy. He just rises over defenders, gets to his midrange pull-up. Jaden McDaniels as far as defense goes because you’ve seen him. He can cover everyone on the floor, really versatile, and just uses his length and his wingspan to really disrupt people. And I’d say a little bit of Kevin Durant. As far as getting to his spots, getting to his pull-up, I’ve been watching film on him and his midpost game and how he gets to that baseline pull-up and elbow pull-up.

What helps you on the defensive end?

My length just disrupts a lot of people, especially being light on my feet and being able to move quickly, move as well as I do allows me to switch onto smaller guards and keep them in front of me, and also with my length. My wingspan and my height allows me to go taller. Just having that kind of skillset really helps me on defense.

Stephon Castle, 6-3 G, UConn

The skinny: One of the draft’s best perimeter defenders. Thrives getting downhill and can handle and pass the ball. Needs to prove he can improve his biggest weakness — his outside shooting.

Teams are looking for high-IQ defenders. What have teams told you they like about your game?

I personally start talking to teams (Wednesday), so I don’t know what kind of feedback they have. I know what I can bring on the defensive end as a primary defender. That’s eye-opening for whatever team decides to take a chance on me.

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What player comparisons have you gotten?

I’ve heard Cade Cunningham, I’ve heard Marcus Smart, I’ve heard Jrue Holiday. I've heard a lot, but I’ve always said it’s blessing to know that people are thinking highly of me and those are great names to be associated with.

Are there any skills you weren't able to show in college?

Just being more on the ball. I feel like my true position is point guard and the past couple of months I’ve had to sacrifice for the better of my team. It worked out for us, so it’s not anything to harp on or care about. That’s some of the things — being on the ball, shooting off the dribble more and stuff like that.

Ron Holland, 6-7 G/F, G League Ignite

The skinny: Stuffed the stat sheet with the G League Ignite as a scorer, rebounder and defender. Showed promise defensively and thrived getting downhill and drawing fouls. Willing passer, but needs to cut down on turnovers and improve outside shooting.

How did it help you having the ball in your hands with the Ignite?

I think it helped me mentally just knowing that I wouldn’t know my position in the NBA. So I'll definitely be prepared for when things are going bad and I’m losing the ball, turning the ball over. I just need to know how to deal with it, and I feel like with the Ignite I definitely learned how to deal with it. It was mostly my fault because the ball was in my hands, most of the time. I definitely dived in and got back in the gym the next day and worked on my game

You developed as a driver and slasher this past season. How'd you add more craft to your game?

I developed really just slowing down and keeping my pace. In high school, I was playing at 100% and I was just running over guys. At the next level you can’t do that because there’s smarter defenders, there’s bigger defenders and you have 7-for-4 people. You have to be able to watch out for things like that.

Have you become more comfortable shooting the ball?

My jump shot feels good to me. Obviously I haven’t really been hitting shots like that. Before I got injured, I wasn’t really shooting the ball really well. With my agency, I was definitely working on everything. For me, not moving the ball too much, if you go back and watch, when I didn't move the ball as much and my feet were set I had a pretty good jump shot. If I can be that consistent, I feel like I can be a really good shooter

Dalton Knecht, 6-6 G/F, Tennessee

The skinny: Three-level scorer who was a go-to offensive option in college, averaging roughly 21 points per game while shooting 40% from 3. Very good shooter, good athlete. Needs to improve defensively and is one of the draft’s oldest prospects at 23.

What did you learn about defense at Tennessee?

Just picking the little things out of coach (Rick) Barnes’ head and just watching how he sees and how he thinks about the defensive side. Just starting to learn that kind of stuff and watching film with coach is the biggest things I’ve learned

Why did you blossom with Tennessee last season after transferring from Northern Colorado?

It was a great fit for me and my teammates let me be who I am and play how my do. My teammates were my biggest reason, and the coaching staff for believing in me and having my trust.

What do you credit your shooting to?

Just repetition. As a kid I always loved being in the gym. My dad would rebound for me, or some coach, or I’d just hop on the gun and stuff like that. Just getting lots of shots up and being confident and trusting the work I put in.

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