Cameron Christon Explained
Cameron "Cam" Christon is an American professional basketball player for the Cheshire Phoenix of the British Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Boise State Broncos and the Grambling State Tigers.
High school career
Christon attended Allen High School where he played basketball and football. Playing wide receiver on the gridiron, he suffered a collarbone injury which ended his football career.[1] As a senior, Christon averaged 15 points per game and earned District 6-6A Offensive MVP recognition. An unranked shooting guard, Christon committed to play college basketball at Boise State over Northern Iowa.[2]
College career
Christon appeared in 14 games as a freshman at Boise State and averaged two points per game. Following the season he transferred to Grambling State. As a junior, Christon averaged 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[3] He averaged 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game as a senior, earning Second Team all-SWAC honors.[4] As a super-senior, Christon averaged 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.[5] At the conclusion of the season he was named SWAC Player of the Year.[6]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Christon signed a contract with the Cheshire Phoenix on July 20, 2023.[7] On January 28, 2024, Cheshire won the BBL Trophy.[8]
Personal life
Christon is the son of Ladonna and Tiger Christon. His father was a tight end at Grambling State under coach Eddie Robinson. Christon's older sister Amaya ran track at Tulsa and another sister Morgan plays volleyball at Texas A&M.
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Notes and References
- News: Sands . Ethan . How Cameron Christon found his way to Grambling State basketball, led Tigers in scoring last two seasons . September 27, 2023 . Monroe News-Star . February 3, 2022 . September 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927144019/https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/gsu/2022/01/27/cameron-christon-grambling-state-basketball-transfer-boise-state/6540308001/ . live .
- News: Young . Erik . Christon commits to Boise . September 27, 2023 . The Eagle Angle . May 15, 2017 . September 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927144020/https://www.theeagleangle.com/6350/sports/christon-commits/ . live .
- News: Carter . Justin . How to Watch Grambling State at Grand Canyon in Men's College Basketball: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time . September 27, 2023 . . November 9, 2021 . September 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927144021/https://www.si.com/tv/college-basketball/2021/11/10/grambling-state-vs-grand-canyon-nov-9-live-stream-watch-online-free . live .
- Web site: Howard . Brian . Christon Named to NABC All-District Team . . September 27, 2023 . March 15, 2022 . September 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927144023/https://gsutigers.com/news/2022/3/15/mens-basketball-christon-named-to-nabc-all-district-team . live .
- News: Pugh . Jason . UL Lafayette, Northwestern State standouts lead All-Louisiana Men’s Basketball Team . September 27, 2023 . Crescent City Sports . June 29, 2023 . September 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927144045/https://crescentcitysports.com/ul-lafayette-northwestern-state-standouts-lead-all-louisiana-mens-basketball-team/ . live .
- SWAC Announces Men’s Basketball Postseason Honors . Southwestern Athletic Conference . March 7, 2023 . March 7, 2023 . March 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230308021431/https://swac.org/news/2023/3/7/swac-announces-mens-basketball-postseason-honors.aspx . live .
- Web site: Christon's pro career starts at Cheshire Phoenix . Eurobasket . September 27, 2023 . July 20, 2023 . November 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110202357/https://www.eurobasket.com/United-Kingdom/news/819764/Christon%27s-pro-career-starts-at-Cheshire-Phoenix . live .
- Web site: Gains . Bradley . 2024-01-28 . Cheshire Phoenix stun London Lions to recapture BBL Trophy title . 2024-02-22 . Hoopsfix.com . en-US.
