Celtics' BYU Draft Picks: Smart Scouting, Championship Results

0:00It's April 19th. You're listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. The Boston Celtics have always crushed it through the NBA draft, snagging stars and key pieces that built their dynasty. When it comes to Brigham Young University, they've pulled in four players across seven decades, from deep rounds to lottery picks, proving even. Mid-major schools feed the beast. Kicking off in 1949 with the old BAA draft, they took Joe Wait in the ninth round, 63rd overall. Dude spent two years at BYU, but never cracked the Celtics roster, just a footnote in history. Fast forward to the 80s and BYU talent lit up Boston. Danny Ainge came in 1981, second round 31st overall, played eight seasons, snagged two rings as a sharpshooting guard after, four college years. Greg Kite followed in 1983, first round 21st pick, anchoring the paint for five seasons and those same two titles.

1:01Then Michael Smith in 1989, 13th overall forward, stuck around for two years. These BYU picks highlight how the Celtics scout smart, turning college standouts into champs and role players that fueled errors of green dominance.