Celtics Celtics select Juhann Begarin: Four things to know about Boston’s 2021 NBA Draft pick, including a UConn angle Published: Jul. 30, 2021, 6:00 a.m.

The Boston Celtics' Juhann Begarin shoots against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the NBA summer league championship basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. AP ...

Juhann Begarin isn’t short of confidence, something Brad Stevens can attest to, after his first-ever draft selection as President of Basketball Operations requested to participate in the Celtics ...

Begarin had a strong showing in the five Summer League games he appeared in, averaging 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals per contest.

LAS VEGAS — Juhann Begarin was a late addition to the Celtics summer league roster this past week after the French guard pushed to be added to the team’s 11-man roster for a simple reason.

Boston selected 18-year-old French wing player Juhann Begarin with the No. 45 pick, the second straight year it has added an overseas player likely a few years away from playing an NBA game.

With that selection, the Celtics drafted 18-year-old guard Juhann Begarin out of France. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound Begarin possesses a raw skillset but is also bursting with potential.

Second-round pick Juhann Begarin is returning to Paris for the 2021-22 season. Begarin, fresh off appearing in the Las Vegas Summer League for Boston, has signed with Paris Basketball.

Boston selected 18-year-old French wing player Juhann Begarin with the No. 45 pick, the second straight year it has added an overseas player likely a few years away from playing an NBA game.