Santa Clara University

WCC Commissioner's Roll "Bronze" Honors (2024-25)

AT SANTA CLARA: Wrapped up his second season with the Broncos in 2024-25. 

2024-25: Redshirted in his second season with the Broncos.

2023-24: Made 19 appearances and two starts as a true freshman ... Averaged 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists ... Made first collegiate start in win over Pacific (2/15); finished with five points and a season-high six rebounds ... Started the next game on the road against San Diego (2/17) ... Finished the season on a high note with a season-high 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting and tied season-high of three assists in the WCC Tournament Semifinal vs. Saint Mary's (3/11) ... Posted seven points vs. Mississippi Valley State (11/20), Menlo (11/29) and New Mexico (12/9). 

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a second team all-conference selection as a sophomore at Cherry Creek High in Greenwood Village, Colo. ... Transferred to Colorado Prep for his junior season in which he averaged 20 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range ... Played his senior season at Dream City Christian in Glendale, Ariz. ... Also played football where he was a three-time state champion ... Participated at the Adidas All-American Camp where he was among the top performers for the class of 2023, which included an impressive 39-point outing ... A three-star prospect who signed with the Broncos over offers from Denver, TCU, UC Santa Barbara and Washington State. 

GET TO KNOW CHRISTIAN: Comes from a basketball family with his parents, grandfather and brother all playing at the collegiate level ... His father, Julian Hammond II, played collegiate for LMU and professionally in Australia ... His mother, Ruby, played for Cal Poly ... Grandfather, Julian Sr., played in the ABA for the Denver Rockets (1967-72) ... Brother, Julian, is currently a senior guard at the University of Colorado ... Enjoys playing video games, going on walks and swimming in his free time.