Celtics' Cleveland State Duo: Draft Trivia

0:00It's March 31st. This is Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. The Boston Celtics have always crushed it in the NBA draft, landing legends and key role players that built their championships. But today, we're zooming in on a quirky corner of that history. The two guys they picked straight out of Cleveland State University. Over the decades, Boston's drafted talent from big time programs and small schools alike, turning late picks into contributors. Cleveland State fits that underdog vibe, sending just a pair to the Celtics across all those years. First up was Dave Kyle, a forward taken in the 7th round, 11th pick, 140 second overall in the 1977 draft. He spent three seasons at Cleveland State, but never cracked the Celtics roster. Then came Darren Tillis, a center grabbed in the first round, 23rd overall back in 1982. He suited up for one season in Boston, adding some size to the front court. Half trivia like this shows how the Celtics sift through every level for gems, even

1:03if these two didn't spark dynasty runs. Keeps the legacy deep and full of stories.