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2005 | 6’4.6 | 6’6 WS | 190 LBS Team: Minnesota Agent: Kevin Bradbury Best aggregate mock draft rank : 30 / Worst rank: NR 2023-24 stats: In 2023-24, Christie averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He …
2005 | 6’4.6 | 6’6 WS | 190 LBS
Team: Minnesota
Agent: Kevin Bradbury
Best aggregate mock draft rank: 30 / Worst rank: NR
2023-24 stats:
In 2023-24, Christie averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He shot 40.9 percent from the field, 40.3 percent from three, and 80.0 percent from the foul line.
Cam Christie emerged as a sharpshooter in one season at Minnesota and is working to show teams he is capable of more than that.
Cam Christie emerged as a sharpshooter in one season at Minnesota and is working to showcase that ability in predraft workouts. He also wants to show teams he is capable of more than that.
Christie, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie, was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team this past season after averaging 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 39.1% shooting from 3-point range.
He scored in double figures 21 times with the Golden Gophers, including a season-high 23 points and four rebounds on Feb. 28 in a loss to Illinois. He finished the season ranked second on the team and ninth in the conference in total 3-pointers (70).
Christie, after working out on Thursday with the Portland Trail Blazers, believes he is best known as a shooter, but he is also comfortable in other areas of the game.
I can play any guard position 1-3, anything like that. I have a good feel for the game; high IQ. (I’m) kind of willing to do whatever role: Off-ball, spacer, that kind of thing. Or if it’s on the ball, coming off pick and rolls, whatever that may be.
Christie, who will turn 19 years old in July, measured in at 6 feet, 4 1/2 inches barefoot with a 6-foot, 8-inch wingspan at the draft combine last month in Chicago, Illinois. He also registered the 11th-fastest three-quarter sprint (3.07 seconds).
He is projected to be an early second-round pick, given his ability to score at all three levels and defensive versatility. He has a smooth jumper and dazzled as a shooter on the catch and move in 33 games. He will likely most intrigue teams in his range as a floor spacer.
Christie, as one of the youngest players in the draft, wants to show teams that he can consistently play a physical style of basketball. He is enjoying the process and is looking to bring a great attitude and mentality into his predraft workouts.
“I think teams know I can shoot and have a high IQ,” Christie said. “Since I’m a lot younger than everybody else going through this process, it is kind of showing that I put on some added strength and have gained confidence in my body and my ability to bump and bang around with these other guys.”
The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.
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Former Minnesota forward Cam Christie will reportedly forgo his remaining college eligibility and remain in the 2024 NBA draft.
Former Minnesota guard Cam Christie will reportedly forgo his remaining college eligibility and stay in the 2024 NBA draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
Christie, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie, was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team this past season after averaging 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 39.1% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games.
He scored in double figures 21 times, including a season-high 23 points and four rebounds on Feb. 28 in a loss to Illinois. He ranked second on the team and ninth in the conference in total 3-pointers (70).
NEWS: Minnesota's Cam Christie will remain in the 2024 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, a source told ESPN. Christie is the No. 34 ranked prospect in ESPN's draft projections. pic.twitter.com/RhLoyrLg4d
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 29, 2024
Christie declared for the draft on April 12 and left open the option to return to school. He measured in at 6 feet, 4 1/2 inches barefoot with a 6-foot, 8-inch wingspan and registered the 11th-fastest three-quarter sprint this month at the draft combine in Chicago, Illinois.
He is projected to be an early second-round pick, given his ability to score at all three levels and defensive versatility. He has a smooth jumper and dazzled as a shooter on the catch and move with the Golden Gophers. He will likely intrigue teams in his range as a floor spacer.
Christie, who will turn 19 in July, seeks to become the fifth player from Minnesota drafted since 2000 and the first since Daniel Oturo in 2020 (No. 33).
The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.
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Big Ten basketball boasts six invites to 2024 NBA draft combine.
The Big Ten conference produced six invitees for the 2024 NBA draft combine, set to take place from May 12-19.
Those players: Purdue’s Zach Edey, Minnesota’s Cam Christie, Indiana’s Kel’el Ware, Iowa’s Payton Sandfort and Illinois’ Coleman Hawkins and Terrance Shannon Jr.
Wisconsin unsurprisingly did not see any players invited. NBA hopefuls A.J. Storr and Chucky Hepburn elected to enter the transfer portal instead of testing the NBA waters.
Badgers fans hope some players earn future invitations, including rising star John Blackwell, top 2024 point guard Daniel Freitag and transfer forward Xavier Amos.
The invited athletes will perform several on-court skill drills and compete in games during the seven-day event before a crowd well-stocked with scouts and coaches. It will take place at the Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago, Illinois. Strength, power, speed, agility and body size are specifically measured in events such as the bench press, lane agility drills, vertical jump and reactive sprints.
Per the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, all selected players are required to attend and engage in the draft combine.
From the 14 Big Ten teams in 2023-24, six athletes received invites.
The list for the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/cjxi8Ku6L2
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 3, 2024
From UCLA, USC, Oregon and Washington, the four Big Ten newcomers in 2024-25, four athletes received invites, including Bronny James.
Tom Izzo is back on the recruiting trail
The AAU basketball season is in full swing, and it is now the perfect opportunity for many college coaches to get out and start scouting. Tom Izzo has done exactly that, making recruiting a priority this month of July.
Michigan State will look to fill out their 2022 recruiting class very soon, as well as getting a start on the very important 2023 class.
After a year without scouting, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coaches have a lot of work to make up ground when it comes to scouting.
Tom Izzo is doing his part in making up the ground.
Tom Izzo is back on the recruiting trail
The AAU basketball season is in full swing, and it is now the perfect opportunity for many college coaches to get out and start scouting. Tom Izzo has done exactly that, making recruiting a priority this month of July.
Michigan State will look to fill out their 2022 recruiting class very soon, as well as getting a start on the very important 2023 class.
After a year without scouting, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coaches have a lot of work to make up ground when it comes to scouting.
Tom Izzo is doing his part in making up the ground.
Cam is the younger brother of five-star 2021 prospect and MSU target Max Christie.
Michigan State is hoping to land not one, but two Christies in the next few recruiting cycles.
The Spartans are heavily pursuing top-flight class of 2021 prospect Max Christie and just extended an offer to his younger brother Cam, who just finished his freshman year of high school.
2023’s Cam Christie was offered by Michigan State this evening. Brother of Max Christie, five-star and MSU target, is going to land plenty of more offers. Kid can go.
— Jake (@jakeweingarten) May 27, 2020
It is reportedly Cam’s first D1 offer. He doesn’t have a recruiting profile yet, which isn’t too surprising given his age. Michigan State basketball doesn’t do the whole “offer a top prospect’s friend/brother” as a recruiting tactic, so I’m sure Cam is going to be a really good player in his own right.
It’s safe to say Max is fired up for the younger Cam.
first of many ‼️🤍 https://t.co/LBThVPDAsZ
— Max Christie (@Max12Christie) May 27, 2020
The offer to Cam is the first MSU has extended to any class of 2023 prospect.
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