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Christian Anderson Jr.
PG · Texas Tech · 6'2" · age 20 · Starter / high-end role
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA sharpshooting lead guard who runs the offense
Charlotte Hornets
Drafted No. 18 · proj. 44–38
An elite-shooting point guard whose production matched the best in the class. Size is the question, but the shooting and feel are translatable.
Proj. pick #19Range 16–32Comp Jared McCain / Fred VanVleet (lite)
Strengths
- Best shooter among the point guards (~42% on volume)
- Gifted playmaker
- Steady decision-maker
Top concern
Small and slight for the position
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