Five facts about Boston Celtics two way wing Jay Scrubb

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.

Beyond his basketball prowess, here are five fast facts about Scrubb put together by team reporter Taylor Snow:

Scrubb was named 2019-20 Junior College Player of the Year at John A. Logan College

Scrubb practiced with local vets like Rajon Rondo and Kelan Martin before being drafted

He was the first JUCO player to be drafted since Donta Smith in 2004

In his first NBA start, Scrubb put up 17 points, 6 boards, and 3 steals

He was also eighth in the G League in scoring during the 2022-23 season (22.3 ppg)

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Story originally appeared on Celtics Wire