Celtics select Payton Pritchard with No. 26 pick

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