Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/02/2007 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Chris Cenac Jr.
06/07/2026
The Celtics signed first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr. to his rookie contract, as confirmed through the NBA transaction log. The team views him as a developmental project, with Brad Stevens saying the club hopes to be strong enough that a teenager would find it hard to earn early playing time.
23/06/2026
The Boston Celtics selected Houston forward Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old 6-foot-11 forward had averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in his one season with the Cougars.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Robert Cenac Jr. |
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| Summary | American power forward who plays for the Boston Celtics of the NBA after college basketball at the University of Houston, where he was selected 27th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. |
| Position | Power forward |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (211 cm) |
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| Weight | 240 lb (108 kg) |
| Wingspan | 7 ft 5 in |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | University of Houston (2025-2026) |
Career
| High School Career | Helped Isidore Newman School win a state championship as a junior and later transferred to Link Academy. |
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| College Career | Played for the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 during the 2025-2026 season, averaging 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game as a freshman. He started 36 of 37 games and helped the Cougars reach the Sweet 16. |
| Professional Career | Selected by the Boston Celtics with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on 23/06/2026; wears number 12. He signed his rookie contract with Boston on 06/07/2026 and was named to the Celtics' 2026 NBA Summer League roster. |
| Honors |
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| International | Member of the United States men's team that won the gold medal at the FIBA U17 World Cup in 2024. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a consensus five-star recruit ranked among the top ten players in the 2025 class. | |
| 2. Committed to Houston in November 2024 over LSU and Auburn among other finalists. | |
| 3. Was the first freshman to lead the Houston men's team in rebounding since 2011-12. |
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