Boston Celtics eye Chris Cenac Jr. for 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in selecting Chris Cenac Jr. in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Cenac, a big man from Houston, is projected to be picked between the end of the lottery and Boston’s No. 27 overall selection. In his final NCAA season, he averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, marking a solid performance despite some concerning shooting figures, including 62.1 percent from the free-throw line. To secure Cenac, the Celtics may need to trade up in the draft order, as his value is rising among NBA prospects.
- •Celtics hold the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Cenac is projected to be selected late in the lottery.
- •He averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds last season.
- •Celtics may need to trade up to acquire him.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Boston Celtics could use a player like Chris Cenac Jr. in the 2026 NBA Draft
"The Houston big man is currently projected to go somewhere between the end of the lottery and where Boston will select with the No. 27 overall pick.
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