In the 2012 NBA Summer League in Orlando, he appeared in all five games (two starts) for Detroit, averaging 6.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game; he hit double figures with 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3FG) in the Pistons' win over BOS on 6/12. Middleton was drafted 36th overall by Sacramento in the 2013 NBA Draft. He played one season at UCSB, where he averaged 16.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.14 blocks as a junior before declaring for the draft. He is the younger brother of Wizards forward Jared Middleton. Khris attended UC Santa Barbara, where he earned All-America honors as a senior after averaging 26.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.07 blocks. An athletic forward-center who can shoot the ball well from deep (41.9% career), handle the ball, and play above the rim, Khris Middleton has shown that he can contribute right away in the NBA. He should be considered a solid backup center or fourth forward, especially if Nene Hilario leaves via free agency.