Jeanna Trotman

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Wednesday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons introduced J.B. Bickerstaff as their head coach, with Bickerstaff and President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon speaking to the media.

For 46 years, Greg Kelser's annual basketball camp has been a summer staple in metro Detroit and it all started at West Bloomfield High School, the same place where it continues to grow.

Last month, we told you all about Dennis Niemiec and his grandson, Paxton. The two were making a special trip to the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Dan Campbell says the Lions' defense carries a new swagger and level of confidence and that the defensive backs room has been injected with new personalities and abilities.

From the first full day of pads and packed stands with fans to a new contract extension for Taylor Decker, excitement at Allen Park is peaking before August even hits.

When asked about defensive standouts, Ben Johnson said it goes across the board. From the defensive front to the secondary, the Lions defense is pushing the offense to be better, and vice versa.

Jonathan Smith expects both excitement and nerves for coaching debut at Michigan State Friday night against Florida Atlantic.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Jonathan Smith made his debut as Michigan State football's head coach with a win over Florida Atlantic in their season opener at home at Spartan Stadium. Albeit a narrow win, exposing plenty of concern about this new Spartans football team, Smith was proud of his team for finding a way to win and he says fans should recognize that too.

Aidan Hutchinson has been a fixture for football fans in Detroit for much longer than the past three years.

The Lions are two days out from opening up the season at Ford Field in prime time national television, against who else, than Matthew Stafford and the Rams.