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Celtics consider Ugonna Onyenso at No. 40 in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Celtics consider Ugonna Onyenso at No. 40 in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

The Boston Celtics are looking at Ugonna Onyenso, a 21-year-old center, with their 40th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Last season at Virginia, Onyenso averaged 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks in 18.6 minutes per game. He shot 56.8 percent from the field and displayed promising potential as a shot-blocker at 7 feet tall. The Celtics see him as a valuable addition if selected at this position, based on analysis from the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast.

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  • •Boston Celtics eye Ugonna Onyenso for No. 40 draft pick
  • •Onyenso averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 blocks last season
  • •He shot 56.8 percent from the field
  • •Analysis comes from "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Boston Celtics might win the 2026 NBA Draft if they take Ugonna Onyenso at No. 40
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Last season, the 21-year-old put up 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks over 18.6 minutes per game.

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