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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 Pearland
The departure of Milos Uzan to the Boston Celtics marks a significant milestone for the University of Houston Men's Basketball program, with four players from the 2025-26 team now signed to professional contracts. This exodus of talent will undoubtedly have an impact on the team's dynamics and performance in the upcoming season. As the community follows the careers of Uzan, Chris Cenac Jr, Kingston Flemings, and Emanuel Sharp, they will also be watching to see how the Cougars rebuild and adapt to the loss of these key players. The success of these athletes in the NBA will likely have a ripple effect, influencing the recruitment of future talent to the University of Houston and potentially boosting the program's reputation and visibility in the region. The city's basketball fans will be keeping a close eye on how the Cougars respond to this new challenge.
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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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