The Boston Celtics have selected Oregon point guard Payton Pritchard with the No. 26 pick in the NBA draft.
Pritchard, who turns 23 in January, was a four-year starter for the Ducks. He won the NCAA's Bob Cousy Award and was named Pac-12 Player of the Year as a senior.
Bio
Position: PG
School: Oregon
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 200 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-5
Strengths
- Strong and has a high motor
- Effective on both ends of the pick-and-roll
- Solid overall perimeter threat who hit 41.5% from deep on 6.8 attempts per game last season
Weaknesses
- Has struggled guarding quicker players
- Below-average athlete by NBA guard standards
