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Jay Scrubb, a 22-year-old shooting guard drafted 55th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020 NBA draft, has secured a two way contract with the Boston Celtics following an impressive display in the NBA’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League.
Scrubb, standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 220 lbs., brings three seasons of NBA experience to the Celtics and their Portland-based G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics (formerly, Red Claws). The Louisville native has posted career averages of 4.0 points, and 1.5 rebounds per game at the NBA level while shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc and 41.6% from the floor overall.
Buy Celtics TicketsBeyond his basketball prowess, here are five fast facts about Scrubb put together by team reporter Taylor Snow:
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Scrubb was named 2019-20 Junior College Player of the Year at John A. Logan College
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Scrubb practiced with local vets like Rajon Rondo and Kelan Martin before being drafted
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He was the first JUCO player to be drafted since Donta Smith in 2004
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In his first NBA start, Scrubb put up 17 points, 6 boards, and 3 steals
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He was also eighth in the G League in scoring during the 2022-23 season (22.3 ppg)
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