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.

Ken Horton is Central Connecticut's all-time leading scorer with 1,966 points. (AP)

KEN HORTON

Position: Power forward

School: Central Connecticut

Age: 22

Height: 6-foot-7

Weight: 200 pounds

Achievements: 2012 All-NEC first team, 2011 NEC Player of the Year, 2011 All-America honorable mention, 2009 All-NEC second team, 2008 NEC All-Rookie team

Key 2011-12 stats: 19 points, 49.1 FG%, 8.9 rebounds

What he brings: Horton, who holds the Central Connecticut all-time scoring record (1,966 points), can shoot from multiple spots on the court and can rebound as well, but he can work on driving to the net. He is an underrated prospect because he’s from a small conference.

Where the Celtics could get him: Horton will be fortunate to be a late-second-round pick. He’s more likely to go undrafted. He is expected to receive offers from European teams.

Notes: Horton missed the 2009-10 season due to a hip injury that required surgery. … He was arrested last September for a breach of peace after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend.

Recent articles:

Hartford Courant: Central’s Ken Horton hopes bumpy ride ends with trip to NCAA tournament

Hartford Courant: Central Connecticut’s Ken Horton signs with agent, will attend Portsmouth Invitational

Video: Here is a video of Horton breaking the Central Connecticut scoring record.