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USA Today
5 days ago
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Exploring Rasheer Fleming as a Boston Celtics draft prospect
Exploring Rasheer Fleming as a Boston Celtics draft prospect With the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics have an opportunity to add two new talents to Joe Mazzulla's rotation. Brad Stevens will likely prioritize older prospects with multiple years' worth of collegiate experience under their belt. Older prospects usually enter the league with more polish and are capable of contributing from the jump. In a recent episode of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics" podcast, hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance explore the upside of Rasheer Fleming out of St. Joseph's. The 6-foot-9 forward is a third-year collegiate prospect who is coming off a strong season. In 35 games, Fleming averaged 14.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists, shooting 53.1% from the field and 39% from deep. Simone and LaFrance explore how Flemming could fit within Joe Mazzulla's rotation and what aspects of his game need the most work. The duo also debated whether he could earn minutes off Boston's bench next season or would be destined for a season with the Maine Celtics in the G League. You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
What would Koby Brea bring to the Boston Celtics?
What would Koby Brea bring to the Boston Celtics? If you want to succeed in Joe Mazzulla's system, then you must be able to knock down your perimeter shots with a high level of consistency. Therefore, it's fair to assume that Brad Stevens will be looking for talented shooters in the upcoming NBA Draft, where the Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks. In a recent episode of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics?" podcast, hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance explore Koby Brea as a potential prospect. Brea fits perfectly with how the Celtics like to play. His shooting would instantly secure him a spot on the Celtics bench; however, he would still need to prove himself on the defensive end. Brea, 22, is a five-year collegiate product. He spent four seasons with Dayton in the A-10 before transferring to the SEC this past season, where he suited up for Kentucky. Despite the step up in competition, Brea continued to establish himself as an elite shooter. In 36 games, he averaged 11.6 points on 43.5% shooting from 3-point range, taking 5.9 attempts per outing. He leaves his collegiate career behind hi,m having shot 43.4% from deep in 149 total games. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Exploring Thomas Sorber as a potential Boston Celtics draft prospect
Exploring Thomas Sorber as a potential Boston Celtics draft prospect One thing that has been missing from the Boston Celtics' bench rotation in recent years is athleticism. Brad Stevens has constructed a roster full of versatile talents, all capable of playing on both sides of the ball. However, outside of Jaylen Brown, no one on the roster has that "jump out of the gym" kind of bounce. Stevens could look to rectify that shortcoming in the upcoming NBA draft. The Celtics have the 28th and 32nd picks and will undoubtedly be hoping to unearth a hidden gem. In a recent episode of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics?" podcast, hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance explored the possibility of adding Thomas Sorber to the roster. Sorber is a one-and-done prospect out of Georgetown. Sorber, 19, is an athletic forward who does most of his offensive damage as a slasher. He boasts a mind-blowing 7-foot-6 wingspan and plays with force and tenacity. He could add a level of rim-pressure that hasn't been present in the second unit for multiple years. However, his paltry 16.2% success rate from 3-point range could be enough to deter Stevens and the front office. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Exploring Adou Thiero as a potential Boston Celtics draft target
Exploring Adou Thiero as a potential Boston Celtics draft target If the Boston Celtics want to add some explosiveness to their rotation this summer, they should look no further than Adou Thiero. The incoming rookie has shown exceptional athleticism throughout his time in the collegiate ranks. Furthermore, the Celtics have been short on an athletic punch off the bench in recent years. During a recent episode of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics?" podcast, hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance dove into Thiero's highlights from this past season. The duo explored how he could fit with the Celtics, whether he could earn a rotation spot, and what kind of role he could potentially play within Joe Mazzulla's system. Thiero played in 27 games this past season. He averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 54.5% from the field and 25.6% from 3-point range. Thiero spent his first two collegiate seasons with Kentucky before moving to Arkansas for his final year, before deciding to make the jump to the NBA. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Scouting a potential Boston Celtics draft pick out of Penn State
The Boston Celtics have two picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. They will be selecting with the 28th and 32nd picks. Brad Stevens will likely prioritize players who have spent multiple years at the collegiate level, meaning they're more polished entering the league and have a better chance of earning some minutes off the bench. Following Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon injury, Boston isn't expected to be a championship contender next season. As such, the Celtics could put some additional focus into the upcoming draft and their overall player development. Advertisement During a recent episode of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics?" podcast, hosts Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance dove into Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who is expected to be available in Boston's range. The 7-foot big man spent two seasons with the Northern Illinois Huskies before moving to Penn State for the 2024-25 collegiate season. In 29 outings, he averaged 12.9 points, 2.3 blocks and 6.3 rebounds, shooting 61.1% from the field. You can watch the full scouting report by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Scouting a potential Celtics draft pick out of Penn State
