Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Boston Celtics chose Chris Cenac Jr., a 6-foot-11 forward from Houston, with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Cenac Jr. averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds in his freshman season. Despite not being the most efficient scorer, Cenac Jr. displayed impressive physical traits, including a 7-foot-5 wingspan. He joins a Celtics frontcourt in need of size after their playoff challenges. Boston holds the No. 40 pick in the upcoming second round of the draft, set for later this week.
- •Celtics drafted Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27 on June 24, 2026.
- •Cenac averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds at Houston.
- •He brings physical tools, including a 7-foot-5 wingspan.
- •Celtics aim to enhance frontcourt size after playoff shortcomings.
- •Boston also holds the No. 40 pick in the second round.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Who Is Chris Cenac Jr.? Why Celtics Picked Houston Forward at 2026 NBA Draft
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics Select Houston Center Chris Cenac Jr. With No. 27 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft
"The Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the NBA Draft. Here's what you need to know about the new Boston rookie.
"On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics drafted big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
"The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:06 AMWho Is Chris Cenac Jr.? Why Celtics Picked Houston Forward at 2026 NBA Draft
The Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the NBA Draft. Here's what you need to know about the new Boston rookie.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:31 AMBoston Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics drafted big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:27 AMCeltics Select Houston Center Chris Cenac Jr. With No. 27 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft
The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
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