March 24, 2026, 9:40 p.m. ET

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 BYU.

Joe Weight – forwardOct 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: ninth round (first pick, 63rd overall), 1949 BAA Draft

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Seasons at BYU: two

Seasons played with Celtics: did not make the team

Danny Ainge – guard1987: Boston's Danny Ainge (left) and Milwaukee's Sidney Moncrief tangle as Larry Bird looks on during second-quarter action in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Milwaukee Arena on May 15, 1987. The Bucks won the game, 121-111, but the Celtics game back and won Game 7 and the series the following day. This photo was published in the May 16, 1987, Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee Bucks 1986-'87

Draft year and position: second round (eighth pick, 31st overall), 1981 NBA Draft

Seasons at BYU: four

Seasons played with Celtics: eight (and two titles!)

Greg Kite – centerOct 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: first round (21st pick, 21st overall), 1983 NBA Draft

Seasons at BYU: four

Seasons played with Celtics: five (and two titles!)

Michael Smith – forwardOct 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: first round (13th pick, 13th overall), 1989 NBA Draft

Seasons at BYU: four

Seasons played with Celtics: two

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

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