As part of WEEI.com’s coverage of the 2012 NBA draft, we are profiling all players considered likely candidates to be drafted June 28. The Celtics own three picks: 21, 22 (from the Thunder in the Kendrick Perkins trade) and 51.

Andre Drummond is just 18 years old with one year of college experience at UConn. (AP)

ANDRE DRUMMOND

Position: Center

School: UConn

Age: 18

Height: 7 feet

Weight: 279 pounds

Achievements: 2012 Big East All-Rookie team

Key 2011-12 stats: 10.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, 53.8 FG%, 28.4 minutes

What he brings: Drummond, a one-and-done for the Huskies, is a physical specimen, with a magnificent combination of strength and athleticism that makes him one of the top prospects in the draft. He’s a great finisher around the rim with a quick spin move with his back to the basket. Because of his size and leaping ability it is easy for guards to get him the ball. He runs the floor very well and is a great passer and an effective rebounder. He also is a great shot-blocker.

The 18-year-old relies mostly on his athleticism, as his post game is relatively unpolished. Drummond has been known to disappear at times if his playmakers can’t get him the ball. He doesn’t have much of a shot and is a terrible free throw shooter (29 percent). Drummond has lacked complete commitment to the game and has maturity issues.

Where the Celtics could get him: Drummond is considered to be a high-risk, high-reward pick with huge upside, but his immaturity could be a turn off to lottery teams. The Celtics still would almost assuredly have to trade up for a shot at him.

Notes: Drummond attended high school at St. Thomas More in Oakdale, Conn., and led his team to the national prep championship as a senior. He had disclosed plans to spent a postgraduate year at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Mass., last summer before making a surprise announcement to instead attend UConn.

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Hartford Courant: After NBA lottery, experts detail Andre Drummond’s future

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Video: Here’s a mix of Andre Drummond highlights from his lone season at UConn.