The Boston Celtics selected Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.The 6-foot-11 forward was a force inside, making 55% of his two-point field-goal attempts for a Cougars team that reached the Sweet 16 of this year’s NCAA Tournament. “I am the type of guy who is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win. You know, I am going to come in and play hard, defend, rebound, space the floor and make shots. So you know, I am ready to get to Boston. I am ready to get to work,” Cenac said.Cenac attempted 90 3-pointers and shot 33% from beyond the arc. At Houston, he was counted on more for his rebounding ability (7.9 this past season) than shot blocking (0.5 per game).The ESPN broadcast of the draft noted that Cenac features the same skill set as 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and holds the potential to be successful as a four or five.
KINGS COUNTY, N.Y. —
The Boston Celtics selected Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-11 forward was a force inside, making 55% of his two-point field-goal attempts for a Cougars team that reached the Sweet 16 of this year’s NCAA Tournament.
“I am the type of guy who is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win. You know, I am going to come in and play hard, defend, rebound, space the floor and make shots. So you know, I am ready to get to Boston. I am ready to get to work,” Cenac said.
Cenac attempted 90 3-pointers and shot 33% from beyond the arc. At Houston, he was counted on more for his rebounding ability (7.9 this past season) than shot blocking (0.5 per game).
The ESPN broadcast of the draft noted that Cenac features the same skill set as 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and holds the potential to be successful as a four or five.