Celtics Draft Croatian Center Ante Zizic 23rd Overall

BOSTON (CBS) -- Celtics fans have some interesting names to learn after the 2016 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, it looks like they have plenty of time to actually learn them.

The C's added a some size with their third pick in the first round, selecting Croatian center Ante Zizic with the 23rd overall pick. The 6-foot-11, 235 pound Zizic looks like another "draft and stash" pick, much like 16th overall pick Guerschon Yabusele.

It's another pick for further down the road, which is pretty frustrating for Celtics fans expecting some fireworks this offseason.

But Zizic was pretty high on draft boards, and the 19-year-old could develop into a solid defender at some point.

Ante Zizic NBA Draft Compilation by Dakota Schmidt on YouTube

At least Dino Radja was pumped about the pick:

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