Chris Cenac Jr. rises up and throws it down, 11/02/2026

It can be tough to be a top recruit heading into college, get drafted, and then find yourself on the bottom rung of a roster.

Chris Cenac Jr. scored his first bucket in a win over the Chicago Bulls.

Boston Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr. has earned recognition from NBA executives as a potential steal of the 2026 NBA Draft. The post Boston Celtics May Have Struck Gold With Overlooked First-Round Talent appeared first on HEAVY.

Even with limited playing time, Chris Cenac Jr. is making the most of the opportunity with the Celtics.

Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell both demonstrated their natural athleticism and relentless motor in the Celtics preseason opener — and their more veteran teammates took notice.

Never hurts to work with a Hall of Famer to grow your game.

Chris Cenac Jr. was taken in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft out of Houston.

“I thought it was longer, actually,” the rookie told …