The Boston Celtics have utilized the NBA draft as a key strategy for building their teams. Over the years, numerous players have joined the franchise through this process, showcasing talent from various colleges, including the University of Virginia.
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Here is a list of every player drafted by the Celtics from Virginia:
- **Buzz Wilkinson** - Guard
Drafted: 3rd round (4th pick, 20th overall), 1955 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 3
Seasons with Celtics: Did not make the team
- **Bill Langloh** - Guard
Drafted: 5th round (12th pick, 100th overall), 1977 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 4
Seasons with Celtics: Did not make the team
- **Steve Castellan** - Forward
Drafted: 7th round (2nd pick, 130th overall), 1979 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 4
Seasons with Celtics: Did not make the team
- **Craig Robinson** - Forward
Drafted: 3rd round (21st pick, 68th overall), 1983 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 4
Seasons with Celtics: Did not make the team
- **Rick Carlisle** - Guard
Drafted: 3rd round (23rd pick, 70th overall), 1984 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 2
Seasons with Celtics: 3 (1 title)
- **Tom Sheehey** - Center
Drafted: 4th round (1st pick, 70th overall), 1987 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 4
Seasons with Celtics: 2
- **Junior Burrough** - Forward
Drafted: 2nd round (4th pick, 33rd overall), 1995 NBA Draft
Seasons at Virginia: 4
Seasons with Celtics: 1
All statistics and information are sourced from Basketball Reference.