The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history, and their success has often been built through the draft. From legendary superstars to key role players, the Celtics have mined talent from all corners of college basketball. Some schools, like Illinois State, may not be household names on the national stage, but they've still contributed to the green and white tradition. Let's take a closer look at the players who made the jump from Illinois State to the Boston Celtics via the NBA draft.

Over the decades, the Celtics have used the draft to build championship-caliber rosters. While blue blood programs like North Carolina and Kentucky have produced many Boston greats, smaller schools have also made their mark. Illinois State is one such program, sending talent to Boston in an era when the draft was a deeper and more unpredictable affair.

The sole Illinois State player drafted by the Celtics came in the 1975 NBA Draft. Selected in the fourth round with the 18th pick (72nd overall), this player represents a unique piece of Celtics draft history. While his impact on the court may not be as famous as some of the team's all-time greats, his selection shows that the Celtics were willing to look beyond the majors for potential. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference, and this list reminds us that every draft pick tells a story of opportunity and ambition.