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.
| No. 1 – Cheshire Phoenix | |
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | British Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Allen (Allen, Texas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–present | Cheshire Phoenix |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career
editChriston 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
editChriston appeared in 14 games as a freshman at Boise State and averaged two points per game. Following the season he transferred to Grambling State.[1] 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
editAfter 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
editChriston 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.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Sands, Ethan (February 3, 2022). "How Cameron Christon found his way to Grambling State basketball, led Tigers in scoring last two seasons". Monroe News-Star. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Young, Erik (May 15, 2017). "Christon commits to Boise". The Eagle Angle. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Carter, Justin (November 9, 2021). "How to Watch Grambling State at Grand Canyon in Men's College Basketball: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Howard, Brian (March 15, 2022). "Christon Named to NABC All-District Team". Grambling State Tigers. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Pugh, Jason (June 29, 2023). "UL Lafayette, Northwestern State standouts lead All-Louisiana Men's Basketball Team". Crescent City Sports. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "SWAC Announces Men's Basketball Postseason Honors" (Press release). Southwestern Athletic Conference. March 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ "Christon's pro career starts at Cheshire Phoenix". Eurobasket. July 20, 2023. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Gains, Bradley (January 28, 2024). "Cheshire Phoenix stun London Lions to recapture BBL Trophy title". Hoopsfix.com. Retrieved February 22, 2024.