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Celtics Add Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year Trevion Williams to Summer League Roster
Former Purdue center Trevion Williams is betting on himself. According to ESPN's Jonathan Givony, after not hearing his name called at Thursday's draft, the six-foot-nine, 265-pound Chicago native will look to prove himself as a member of the Celtics' Summer League squad.
As Givony points out, Williams is considered one of the best rebounding and passing big men among the prospects who entered this year's NBA draft.
The former Purdue center was First-Team All-Big Ten as a junior. He then embraced a platoon-style role as a senior, averaging 12 points, 7.4 rebounds, and three assists, garnering Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year honors.
Williams joins a Celtics summer league roster featuring this year's second-round draft pick JD Davison, 2021 second-round selection Juhann Begarin, Sam Hauser, Malik Fitts, and Juwan Morgan. Two-way contract players Brodric Thomas and Matt Ryan will also suit up for Boston.
Yam Madar was to be a part of the team but according to Josh Halickman, he will instead play for the Israeli National Team in games against Poland and Estonia.
The Celtics begin Summer League play on July 9 against the Heat. After that, they'll take on the Bucks, Warriors, and Grizzlies.
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