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Celtics assess frontcourt options Zuby Ejiofor and Tarris Reed ahead of draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:35 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Celtics assess frontcourt options Zuby Ejiofor and Tarris Reed ahead of draft

Summary

The Boston Celtics are evaluating frontcourt prospects Zuby Ejiofor from St. John's and Tarris Reed Jr. from UConn as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Boston holds picks No. 27 and 40, key opportunities to enhance their roster alongside established stars. Ejiofor, a 6-foot-7.5 forward/center, averaged 16.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in the past season, demonstrating strong offensive and defensive skills, while earning accolades such as Big East Player of the Year. Reed also stands out in this year’s class, further adding depth options to Boston's frontcourt. The Celtics have conducted pre-draft workouts with both players, underscoring a focus on improving their frontcourt depth this offseason.

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By the Numbers

•Celtics own picks No. 27 and 40 in the draft
•Zuby Ejiofor averaged 16.3 PPG and 7.3 RPG in 2025-26
•Ejiofor won Big East Player of the Year honors
•Tarris Reed also considered for frontcourt depth options
•Celtics focus on improving frontcourt ahead of draft

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3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Eyeing Pair of Frontcourt Prospects Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

What they're saying

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Every asset matters to the Boston Celtics as the NBA landscape around them grows more competitive. With the 2026 NBA Draft approaching, Boston owns picks No. 27 and 40. Both selections, if used, are key opportunities to find low-cost contributors to complement their supermax-contract stars. The Celtics have several roster questions to address this offseason, […] The post Celtics Eyeing Pair of Frontcourt Prospects Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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