[NBC Sports Boston] - NBA Draft grades roundup: How experts view Celtics' Chris Cenac Jr. pick

Did the Boston Celtics find a gem with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? The Celtics used the selection on Houston’s Chris Cenac Jr., a 6-foot-11 big man who played just one season at Houston. As a freshman, Cenac Jr. averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds while shooting 48.5 percent from the floor in 37 games. With his size and wingspan (7-foot-5), Cenac Jr. is an . One word to describe the 19-year-old is “raw.” A stellar rebounder, the Celtics will look to develop hi