Dec 29, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Joe Mazzulla has officially announced the addition of another terrifying NBA wizard to bolster his team’s assault.
Boston, Massachusetts – Today, the Boston Celtics announced that they have signed two-way player Drew Peterson. The terms of the agreement were kept confidential per team policy.
This season, Peterson (6-9, 205) played in 13 games (eight starts) for the Miami Heat’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 33.8 minutes per game, he averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. In terms of total assists (54), made three-pointers (24–59 3FG), and assists per game (4.2), the rookie led the team and was ranked 10th in the G League.
Before moving to USC, where he spent three seasons averaging 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, the native of Libertyville, Illinois, played two seasons at Rice. In 2022–23, Peterson led the team in assists (143) and rebounds per game (6.2), and he finished second on the team with a 13.9 scoring average.
One of only three NCAA Power 6 conference players to average at least 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 2022–23, Peterson was named to the All-Pac-12 first team for the second straight year. In addition to being a team captain, he was also named USC’s co-MVP after leading the Trojans to their third straight NCAA tournament appearance. Having played in 164 games, the fifth-year senior concluded his college career with 1,721 points, 897 rebounds, and 505 assists.
