Christian Anderson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Stojakovic scores 23 and blocks late 3 attempt as No. 14 Illinois beats No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds as No. 14 Illinois defeated No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 10 Texas Tech takes on Sam Houston following Anderson's 34-point game

The No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders host the Sam Houston Bearkats

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Christian Anderson, No. 10 Texas Tech pound Lindenwood Deadspin | Christian Anderson, No. 10 Texas Tech pound Lindenwood

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Monster performance to start season Anderson contributed 34 points (11-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 98-60 win over Lindenwood.

Impact With both JT Toppin. (lower body) and LeJuan Watts (lower body) sidelined for the Red Raiders, Anderson led the way with a career performance during Tuesday's manhandling of Lindenwood. The sophomore guard topped his previous career high in points by 12 and in assists by five while matching a career-best mark on the other end of the floor with four thefts. While Anderson won't be required to shoulder the load like this once his star teammates return, he is primed for a breakout season in Lubbock with his transition into the starting point guard role serving as a key cog in Texas Tech's season-long ambitions as a legit Big 12 conference and national championship contender.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sports Illustrated's Men's College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 7 Texas Tech The Red Raiders look poised to build on last season’s breakthrough led by Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin and rising star Christian Ande...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Know the Foe — Texas Tech Red Raiders might boast one of the best 1-2s in the country in JT Toppin, Christian Anderson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Expected to become star Anderson is expected to become a star during Texas Tech's 2025-26 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Like any of the NCAA's conferences, the Big 12 is expected to include a breakout star. Rothstein suggests that it is likely Anderson, currently the Red Raiders' No. 1 option at point guard now that they no longer have either Elijah Hawkins or Chance McMillian. Even with them as teammates, Anderson logged several starts, for which he recorded 12.6 points per game.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start versus Florida Anderson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Florida, per RedRaidersSports.com.

Impact Anderson will remain in the starting lineup while Chance McMillian will come off the bench for the Red Raiders after missing the team's last four outings. Anderson's averaged 13.3 points per game while McMillian was sidelined and will look to keep producing in Saturday's Elite Eight matchup.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech prepares for top-seeded Florida in the Elite Eight following March Madness comeback

As gratifying as it was to engineer a memorable March Madness comeback, Texas Tech knows there’s an even tougher task ahead if the Red Raiders want to reach the Final Four

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Paces Red Raiders with 22 points Anderson finished Thursday's 85-83 OT victory over Arkansas with 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 44 minutes.

Impact Anderson led the way for the Red Raiders with 22 points during Thursday's come-from-behind win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16. The point and minutes total represented a season high for the freshman guard, who continues to see big minutes in place of the injured Chance McMillian. Anderson has averaged 14.0 points across 39.3 minutes during his six starts but has also maintained healthy averages of 10.1 opints across 28.6 minutes off the bench this season. Therefore, even if McMillian is able to return in time for Saturday's matchup with Florida, Anderson will still retain a big role for the Red Raiders with a Final Four berth at stake.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech rallies from 16 down to beat Arkansas in first OT game in March Madness

Darrion Williams could barely make a shot for the first 30 minutes. He didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbabl...

MARCH 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech rallies from 16 down to beat Arkansas in first OT game in March Madness

Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness

Darrion Williams scored to break a tie with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to lead Texas Tech to an 85-83 w...

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

B12 Arizona Texas Tech Basketball Arizona's KJ Lewis (5) brings the ball down the court as Texas Tech's Christian Anderson (4) gives chase during the first half of an NCAA co...

MARCH 15, 2025 • TUCSON.COM

Big 12 teams picking up injuries during conference tourney with NCAA Tournament on the horizon

Several teams in the Big 12 Tournament will be dealing with injuries when the NCAA Tournament begins next week

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Love helps Arizona topple short-handed No. 9 Texas Tech 86-80 in Big 12 tourney semifinals

Caleb Love scored 27 points and Arizona took advantage of injuries that left Texas Tech short-handed for an 86-80 victory over the No. 9 Red Raiders in the Big 12 Tournament semifi...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 19 in spot start Anderson supplied 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Friday's 86-80 loss to Arizona.

Impact Texas Tech was playing without both Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams, opening the door for Anderson to receive his third start of the season. The freshman guar responded by scoring 19 while playing all 40 minutes of the team's conference semifinal loss to Arizona. While the Red Raiders won't be raising a Big 12 banner next season, this loss should have much impact on their seeding as they'll likely enter next week's NCAA Tournament as a top-three seed and assuming they're at full strength, a legit contender to make a deep run.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Arizona Anderson is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Arizona.

Impact The Red Raiders will tweak their starting unit for this contest and Anderson will move into the first unit after scoring in double digits in three of his four appearances this month. He recorded six points in the win over Baylor on Thursday.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drains four from downtown Anderson produced 21 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 85-57 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Anderson came off the bench to drain four triples en route to matching a season high with 21 points. The rookie sixth man has been solid to close out the regular season, averaging 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 33.0 minutes over his final nine contests. He'll now look to continue that momentum into the postseason as Texas Tech finished the season with a club-record 15 conference wins to earn the two-seed in next week's Big 12 tournament and will likely earn a similar seed once the NCAA tournament brackets are revealed.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

JT Toppin has 30 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech wins home finale 91-75 over Colorado

JT Toppin had 30 points and 14 rebounds as ninth-ranked Texas Tech led throughout in a 91-75 win over Colorado

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench Saturday Anderson is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Anderson had started in the previous two games for the Red Raiders, but he'll retreat back to the bench with Darrion Williams (lower body) returning to action. Anderson is averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game when playing off the bench this season.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Anderson shines as No. 9 Texas Tech routs West Virginia Freshman Christian Anderson established season highs of 21 points and five 3-pointers in his first career start to help No.9 Texas Tech notc...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Drains five triples in spot start Anderson contributed 21 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 38 minutes during Saturday's 73-51 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Anderson's first start of the season yielded a season-high five triples en route to 21 points, also a season-best mark. The freshman guard received his opportunity with Chance McMillian (lower body) sidelined and did not disappoint, shooting 62.5-percent from beyond the arc while adding four rebounds and four assists during the career-best performance. Despite coming off the bench for all but one game, Anderson has seen a lot of action this season, especially during 16 Big 12 games, averaging 30.1 minutes per contest while contributing 10.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws into starting five Anderson will get the start Saturday against West Virginia.

Impact Anderson will make his first start of the season Saturday with Chance McMillian (lower body) sidelined. The freshman Anderson is averaging 9.6 points over 28.3 minutes through 24 games this year.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drains four from downtown Anderson closed Saturday's 93-55 victory over Oklahoma State with 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes.

Impact Anderson came off the bench to connect on four triples en route to a 16-point performance during Saturday's romp. The freshman sharpshooter added four boards, two assists and a couple of steals while topping 15 points for the fifth time this season. Anderson has reached the 10-point plateau eight times in 14 conference games, averaging 10.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals across 29.6 minutes since the start of Big 12 play.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 18 off bench Anderson closed with 18 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 81-71 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Anderson had a quality all-around performance off the bench, draining four from downtown en route to an 18-point performance. The freshman reserve also added five boards, three dimes and three steals, the seventh time he's recorded multiple thefts this season. Through seven conference games, Anderson has reached double-figures in scoring four times, averaging 10.1 points, 3.0 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals across 29.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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