7ft British centre Williams drafted by Boston Celtics

Amari Williams, a British player, was chosen with the 46th overall pick and chosen by the Boston Celtics to join the NBA.

Tosan Evbuomwan, the Brooklyn Nets’ forward, and OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks, the 23-year-old becomes the third English-born active player in the NBA.

Williams was born in Nottingham, moving to the United States to study at Drexel University and the University of Kentucky before enrolling at Myerscough College in Lancashire.

The 7-foot center was named CAA Defensive Player of the Year three times during his five-year college career with the Drexel Dragons.

Chris Harris, who played for the St. Louis Hawks and Rochester Royals in 1955-56, was the first NBA player to play for the team of British descent.

Jeremy Sochan, the San Antonio Spurs star, was born and raised in the United States, and has played for a number of English clubs, most notably Southampton’s Solent Kestrels.

The Celtics, who are the most successful team in NBA history with 18 championships, now have some much-needed front-court depth.