Every Duke player drafted by the Boston Celtics

TL;DR

The Boston Celtics have drafted several players from Duke University over the years, including notable names like Jayson Tatum and Dahntay Jones. Many of these players did not make the team or had limited impact during their time with the Celtics.

Key points

Boston Celtics have drafted multiple players from Duke University
Jayson Tatum is the most notable Duke player drafted
Many drafted players did not make the team
Dahntay Jones was also drafted but had limited success

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The Boston Celtics have built their teams in a number of ways over the decades, but few if any methods have born more fruit than through the NBA draft. The best players to suit up for the Celtics have, by and large, come to Boston either through being taken directly in the annual event, or via trades made that night. And it is not just the top stars who have been picked up by the Celtics via the draft. Countless members of the storied ball club's alumni have been taken by the team, and some schools are better represented than others. We can see blue blood programs and some very small schools both delivering top talent to Boston's rosters over the years, so we decided to take a look at which players came from which schools overall. So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of Duke.

Haskell Tison - center

Oct 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The number 6 is seen on the Boston Celtics jersey honoring Celtic great Bill Russell during the third quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Draft year and position: sixth round (ninth pick, 56th overall), 1965 NBA Draft Seasons at Duke: three Seasons played with Celtics: did not make the team

Mike Lewis - center

Oct 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The number 6 is seen on the Boston Celtics jersey honoring Celtic great Bill Russell during the third quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Draft year and position: seventh round (10th pick, 88th overall), 1968 NBA Draft Seasons at Duke: three Seasons played with Celtics: did not make the team

Q&A

Which Duke players have been drafted by the Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics have drafted players from Duke such as Jayson Tatum, Dahntay Jones, Haskell Tison, Mike Lewis, and Randy Denton.

What year was Jayson Tatum drafted by the Boston Celtics?

Jayson Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round as the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Did any Duke players drafted by the Celtics make the team?

Only Jayson Tatum made a significant impact on the team, while Haskell Tison, Mike Lewis, Randy Denton, and Dahntay Jones did not make the team.

How many seasons did Jayson Tatum play at Duke before being drafted?

Jayson Tatum played one season at Duke before being drafted by the Boston Celtics.