Drew Peterson plays as a small forward and power forward for the Boston Celtics as of April 2025. Born and raised in Libertyville, Illinois, Peterson attended Libertyville High School, where he was named Lake County Player of the Year in his senior year as he averaged 26.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. After high school, Peterson first played college ball at Rice University, where he played for two seasons (2018–2020). Then he was transferred to USC where he played three seasons from 2020 to 2023, and in the final season for the Trojans, Peterson averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Peterson was named back-to-back First-Team All-Pac-12 in 2022 and 2023.
Although Peterson went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat gave him an opportunity. He joined their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, on October 30, 2023, and averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 13 games. His strong showing in the early season of the 2024 G League caught the attention of the Boston Celtics, who signed him later that season.
How many rings does Drew Peterson have?
Drew Peterson won an NBA championship once, which was in his rookie season with the Boston Celtics in 2024. Although Peterson was a bench player who rarely got a chance, he gained valuable experience as part of the 2023-24 Celtics team during their title run. Throughout the Boston Celtics’ 2024 title charge, Drew Peterson did not get a chance to play. He only received the DNPs (Did Not Play) throughout the 2024 playoffs. However, the Boston Celtics did give him a championship ring, as Peterson was part of the Boston Celtics' 15-man roster for the 2023-24 season.
FAQs on Drew Peterson
A. Drew Peterson grew up in Libertyville, Illinois, U.S.
A. Drew Peterson stands at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meter or 206 cm) tall.
A. Drew Peterson plays as a small forward. However, he can play as a power forward too.
A. Drew Peterson's wingspan is 7 feet 1 inches (2.16 meters).
A. Drew Peterson is American.
