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Houston Cougars basketball star Milos Uzan signs with Celtics
By Randy McIlvoy at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
University of Houston Men’s Basketball point guard Milos Uzan has joined the Boston Celtics after signing an Exhibit-10 contract on Thursday morning.Uzan joined forward/center Chris Cenac Jr, who was taken by the Celtics with the #27 overall pick in the NBA Draft First Round on Tuesday.Uzan becam...
Key takeaway Uzan joined forward/center Chris Cenac Jr, who was taken by the Celtics with the #27 overall pick in the NBA Draft First Round on Tuesday.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The recent signing of University of Houston Men's Basketball point guard Milos Uzan with the Boston Celtics brings attention to the strong pipeline of talent coming out of the Houston area. With Uzan joining fellow Cougar Chris Cenac Jr on the Celtics, and other teammates signing with the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings, it's clear that the University of Houston's basketball program is producing players who can compete at the highest level. This success can have a positive impact on local youth basketball programs, as young players in Piney Point Village and surrounding areas can look up to these athletes as role models and strive to follow in their footsteps. The achievements of these Cougar players can also boost interest in basketball throughout the community, potentially leading to increased participation and investment in local sports programs.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? University of Houston Men’s Basketball point guard Milos Uzan has joined the Boston Celtics after signing an Exhibit-10 contract on Thursday morning.Uzan joined forward/center Chris Cenac Jr, who was taken by the Celtics with the #27 overall pick in the NBA Draft First Round on Tuesday.Uzan becam...
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