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Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been selected to the 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie First Team. Cunningham was among unanimous first-team selections, along with NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes…

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Detroit Pistons Introduce First NBA Draft First Overall Pick Cade Cunningham

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JULY 30: Detroit Pistons draft pick Cade Cunningham smiles during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been selected to the 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Cunningham was among unanimous first-team selections, along with NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley. Cunningham lead all the rookies, averaging 17.4 points per game, as well as 5.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds.

Orlando Magic forward and former Wolverine Franz Wagner and Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green were also named to the first team.

Players named to the second team included New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland, Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu and Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte.

Cade Cunningham and Franz Wagner in Action:

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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