Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Boston Celtics have drafted Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Cenac, a forward from the University of Houston, is described as a hyper-athletic prospect, but his skill set is still developing. His former collegiate role was unclear due to team dynamics and coaching strategies. The Celtics hope to mold him into a significant contributor in his rookie season. The franchise has shared a video analysis of Cenac on its official YouTube channel.
- •Chris Cenac Jr. was selected by the Celtics on July 9, 2026.
- •He played collegiate basketball at the University of Houston.
- •Cenac's role at Houston was ill-defined due to team needs.
- •The Celtics aim to develop Cenac's skills in the NBA.
- •The team posted a video analysis on their YouTube channel.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — What should we expect from new Boston Celtics big man Chris Cenac Jr.?
"The former University of Houston forward had an ill-defined role with the roster he played his collegiate basketball with. How good could he be?
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