Cam Christie Explained

Cam Christie
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:190
League:NBA
Team:Los Angeles Clippers
Number:12
Birth Date:24 July 2005
Birth Place:Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
High School:Rolling Meadows
(Rolling Meadows, Illinois)
College:Minnesota (2023–2024)
Draft Year:2024
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:46
Draft Team:Los Angeles Clippers
Career Start:2024
Years1:–present
Team1:Los Angeles Clippers
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Cameron Hannaford Christie (born July 24, 2005) is an American basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Early life and high school career

Christie grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois and attended Rolling Meadows High School.[1] He averaged 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists per game as a junior.[2] Christie was rated a three-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Minnesota over offers from Michigan State, USC, Virginia, Missouri, Ohio State, Illinois, Northwestern, and Iowa State.[3]

College career

Christie began his freshman season as a key reserve at guard.[4] He made his college debut in the second game of the season against UTSA and scored 18 points in a 102–76 win.[5] Christie made his first career start against Nebraska on December 6, 2023, and scored nine points with three rebounds in a 76–65 win.[6] He was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman team at the end of the regular season.[7] Following the end of the season, Christie declared for the 2024 NBA draft.[8]

Professional career

Los Angeles Clippers (2024–present)

On June 27, 2024, Christie was selected with the 46th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA draft[9] and on July 5, he signed with them.[10]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Minnesota| 33 || 26 || 30.1 || .403 || .391 || .791 || 3.6 || 2.2 || .6 || .3 || 11.3

Personal life

Christie's brother, Max Christie, played college basketball at Michigan State and currently plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cameron Christie continues family legacy on hardwood in Rolling Meadows. Matt. Zahn. CBS Chicago. January 25, 2023. March 19, 2024.
  2. Web site: Minnesota recruit Cameron Christie continues to develop rapidly for Rolling Meadows. Just like his brother Max did. 'I had to show people'.. Chicago Tribune. January 2, 2023. March 19, 2024.
  3. Web site: Rolling Meadows senior Cam Christie commits to Minnesota. Chicago Sun-Times. July 29, 2022. March 19, 2024.
  4. Web site: Gophers' Cam Christie makes case as one of Big Ten's best freshmen. Star Tribune. February 7, 2024. March 20, 2024.
  5. Web site: Gophers men's basketball freshman Cam Christie delivers big debuts. Star Tribune. November 15, 2023. March 20, 2024.
  6. Web site: Gophers rally past Nebraska; star Dawson Garcia leaves game with injured ankle. Star Tribune. December 7, 2023. March 19, 2024.
  7. Web site: Gophers' Dawson Garcia, Cam Christie named to All-Big Ten teams. Star Tribune. March 10, 2024. March 19, 2024.
  8. Web site: Minnesota Basketball: Cameron Christie Declares for NBA Draft While Maintaining Eligibility .
  9. Web site: Tomer. Azarly. LA Clippers select Cam Christie with 46th overall pick in NBA Draft. ClutchPoints.com. June 27, 2024. June 28, 2024.
  10. Web site: Rory. Maher. Clippers Sign Cam Christie To Four-Year Deal. HoopsRumors.com. July 5, 2024. July 5, 2024.
  11. Web site: Gophers' Cam Christie has family ties to other Big Ten schools, but Minnesota has his heart. Star Tribune. February 2, 2024. March 19, 2024.

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