New Pistons Coach Larry Brown is wasting no time exploring the diverse talents of Tayshaun Prince.

During a summer league practice here Sunday, Brown had Prince play three positions: small forward, shooting guard and point guard.

"I am going to challenge him," Brown said. "He's going to learn to play everywhere. The biggest thing is for him to get ready to play major minutes."

Prince, who fought his way into the rotation and eventually into the starting lineup at the end of his rookie season last year, has the inside track on the starting small forward position. But Brown doesn't want to limit him.

"I want him to be a basketball player," he said. "If he has to play point guard, the two (shooting guard), the three (small forward), I don't care. The biggest thing with him is defense. Every night he is going to play against great players. I want him to really expand his game on the defensive end."

Prince is ready for the challenge.

"No matter how strong I finished last season, I can always do better at something," Prince said. "This is the time and place for it."