A former Michigan State basketball player has heard his name called by the Motor City Cruise in the NBA G-League Draft. Pierre Brooks was selected with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA G-League Draft.
Brooks, a Detroit (MI) native, will get the opportunity to play for his hometown team and work his way into potentially getting a shot in the NBA.
A Spartan from 2021-2023, Brooks played in 55 games, averaging 2.4 points and 1.1 rebounds. After transferring to Butler, Brooks had a breakout, averaging 15.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 37.5% from three-point land in 68 games from 2023-2025.
What up doe, @nba_pbj!🤝
— Motor City Cruise (@MotorCityCruise) October 24, 2026
OFFICIAL- With the 8th pick of the first round in the 2026 @nbagleague Draft, the Motor City Cruise acquire the draft right to Pierre Brooks ll. pic.twitter.com/Pdc0cblbMo
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