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Sixers select Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 22 pick in NBA draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Sixers select Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 22 pick in NBA draft
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Cenac averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds, shooting 48.5% from the floor. With this selection, the Sixers aim to address their need for depth in the frontcourt, particularly as Joel Embiid has struggled with injuries. The draft is set for June 23, and the Sixers continue to weigh their options ahead of the event.

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  • •Chris Cenac Jr. averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds at Houston.
  • •The NBA draft is scheduled for June 23.
  • •Philadelphia addresses frontcourt depth with this selection.
  • •Joel Embiid's injury history influences the pick.
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  • 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA mock draft: Sixers select Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 22 overall
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The Philadelphia 76ers select Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. in the latest edition of the 2026 NBA mock draft.

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