Celtics set to select Chris Cenac with No. 27 pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Boston Celtics are expected to select Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Cenac, a 6-foot-11 forward, averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game during the last season with the Cougars. This selection adds to the Celtics' strategy as they aim to build a competitive roster in the NBA. The draft is scheduled for later this week, and teams are finalizing their choices.
- •Celtics will select Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27
- •Cenac averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds
- •Draft scheduled for later this week
- •Cenac is a 6-foot-11 forward from Houston
- •Selection aims to strengthen Celtics' roster
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics will select Chris Cenac at No. 27
"Celtics will select Chris Cenac at No. 27
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