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Pistons sign Kentucky forward Derek Willis to a one-year deal

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The Detroit Pistons have signed undrafted rookie Derek Willis to a one-year contract, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN.

There is no indication if the deal is fully or partially guaranteed or if Willis is the first two-way contract signed by the Pistons.

Willis played four seasons at the University of Kentucky, averaging 7 points and 5.4 rebounds. He also shot 39 percent from 3 in college. You can check out his full college stats at Sports Reference. At 220 pounds, 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot reach he is a tweener forward that projects to play mostly at small forward in the pros.