Pistons Reportedly Sign MSU Sharpshooter Matt McQuaid

Cover Image
Photo credit © Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

After hitting countless shots over four years at Michigan State, Mattt McQuaid is going to get one just down the road in the NBA. 

The Pistons signed the former Spartan on Friday, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. 

It's a good fit for both sides. The Pistons have a need more shooters, and that's McQuaid's best talent. He hit 42.2 percent of his threes last season for the Spartans.

He's also a hound on the other end of the floor, earning Big Ten All-Defense honors as a senior. 

Since Ed Stefanski took over the Pistons front office last year, the organization has made a concerted effort to acquire as many future assets as possible. 

Detroit added to its stockpile of young players in Thursday night's draft by taking 18-year-old Sekou Doumbouya, 19-year-old Deividas Sirvydis and 21-year-old Jordan Bone. McQuaid is 22. 

They join a group that features 22-year-olds Bruce Brown, Thon Maker and Svi Mykhailiuk and 23-year-old Khyri Thomas. 

While Stefanski said last week the Pistons are sticking to their M.O. of trying to win now, it's clear they've also turned an eye toward the future.