2026 Celtics Draft Workouts

[CFAN38]

Hoophype just updated to include

Alex Karaban PF Uconn, another guy who would be a really nice fit as a player who can shoot the lights out, is a good cutter, and obviously is a winner

[Csfan1984]

I've always felt if you don't have a 9'3 standing reach you aren't a big man in the NBA. There are only two exceptions for me. One is you are wide and strong with quick feet. Two is super athletic and still strong. If a guy doesn't fit that he is more a big wing and the players game/skill set should reflect that.

[CFAN38]

I've always felt if you don't have a 9'3 standing reach you aren't a big man in the NBA. There are only two exceptions for me. One is you are wide and strong with quick feet. Two is super athletic and still strong. If a guy doesn't fit that he is more a big wing and the players game/skill set should reflect that.

Not sure the context of the post but I would say a 9'1 + standing reach (assuming players are not sand bagging to help their vert) is the threshold for being a drop coverage big in the NBA.

With elite to good mobility players can still be NBA "bigs" with sub 9'3 standing reaches.

Jarret Allen 9'1.5"
Bam           9'
Steven Adams 9' 1.5"
Mason Plumless 9'
Wendell Carter 9'
Gafford 9'2"

[Celtics4ever]

Hoophype just updated to include

Alex Karaban PF Uconn, another guy who would be a really nice fit as a player who can shoot the lights out, is a good cutter, and obviously is a winner

You don't think him largely vanishing in the NCCA against Duke and Illinois will hurt him?

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4917149/alex-karaban

[CFAN38]

Hoophype just updated to include

Alex Karaban PF Uconn, another guy who would be a really nice fit as a player who can shoot the lights out, is a good cutter, and obviously is a winner

You don't think him largely vanishing in the NCCA against Duke and Illinois will hurt him?

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4917149/alex-karaban

Players are drafted off of their total resume. Laying an egg in high profile games is not a great look but its also worth noting that Karaban is not being drafted to be an NBA teams 1st,2nd,3rd, or even 4th option. If he ends up on the Celtics he will have a clear blue print for success in Hausers role. As a guy who has the pr-requeset size to hold up on defense and can shoot the lights out he should be a near lock to return positive value at #27 and especially at #40.