Chris Cenac Jr. hosts basketball camp in New Orleans for local youth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Boston Celtics rookie big man Chris Cenac Jr. is hosting a basketball camp in New Orleans, LA, aimed at helping local youth improve their skills. The camp, inspired by his own experiences as a child attending similar events, seeks to motivate kids by showcasing that dreams can be realized. Cenac Jr. expressed his excitement about mentoring the participants and referenced his connection with fellow Louisiana native Mitchell Robinson, noting their shared background. He also highlighted his determination to prove teams wrong that passed on him in the recent NBA Draft.
- •Cenac Jr. was drafted 27th overall by the Boston Celtics.
- •The camp is located in his hometown of New Orleans.
- •He recalls being inspired by attending Greg Monroe's basketball camp as a child.
- •Cenac Jr. looks forward to collaborating with teammate Mitchell Robinson.
- •He remains motivated by teams that overlooked him in the draft.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — New Boston Celtics big man Chris Cenac Jr. hosting basketball camp in New Orleans
""I want all these kids to look up to me… and know that coming from New Orleans, your dreams could come true," said Cenac.
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