Cam Christie
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 24, 2005 Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rolling Meadows (Rolling Meadows, Illinois) |
| College | Minnesota (2023–2024) |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Cameron Christie (born July 24, 2005) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life and high school career[edit]
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[edit]
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]
Career statistics[edit]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Minnesota | 33 | 26 | 30.1 | .403 | .391 | .791 | 3.6 | 2.2 | .6 | .3 | 11.3 |
Personal life[edit]
Christie's brother, Max Christie, played college basketball at Michigan State and currently plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Zahn, Matt (January 25, 2023). "Cameron Christie continues family legacy on hardwood in Rolling Meadows". CBS Chicago. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "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. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Rolling Meadows senior Cam Christie commits to Minnesota". Chicago Sun-Times. July 29, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers' Cam Christie makes case as one of Big Ten's best freshmen". Star Tribune. February 7, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers men's basketball freshman Cam Christie delivers big debuts". Star Tribune. November 15, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers rally past Nebraska; star Dawson Garcia leaves game with injured ankle". Star Tribune. December 7, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers' Dawson Garcia, Cam Christie named to All-Big Ten teams". Star Tribune. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Gophers' Cam Christie has family ties to other Big Ten schools, but Minnesota has his heart". Star Tribune. February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.