Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick
The Boston Celtics have selected University of Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The Boston Celtics selected University of Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The pick followed reports that the team nearly dealt both the selection and Jaylen Brown.
Experts provided grades and scouting reports on the pick, while Cenac Jr. stated that waiting to be selected would motivate him.
Epilogue added 78d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Boston Celtics used the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Chris Cenac Jr., a forward from the University of Houston. According to The Boston Globe, the pick followed a period where the team nearly dealt both the first-round selection and player Jaylen Brown.
Coverage from NBA.com, Bleacher Report, and local outlets such as MassLive and NBC Sports Boston emphasizes Cenac Jr.'s size, athleticism, and motor. Experts have provided draft grades on the selection, and Cenac Jr. stated to the Houston Chronicle that the wait to be drafted will serve as motivation.
Attention now turns to how experts continue to grade the pick and the player's transition to the Boston roster.
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NBA Draft: How experts graded Celtics first-round pick Chris Cenac MassLive · 90d ago broke it first
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Chris Cenac Jr. The New York Times · 91d ago
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Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick MassLive · 91d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Which team drafted Chris Cenac Jr. and at what position?
The Boston Celtics selected him with the No. 27 overall pick.
Where did Chris Cenac Jr. play college basketball?
He played for the University of Houston.
What traits does Cenac Jr. reportedly bring to the Celtics?
According to NBA.com, he brings size, athleticism, and motor to the team.
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