Christian Anderson, 6'3, 178, PG, Texas Tech, So.

• Comp: Immanuel Quickley / Isaiah Thomas / Kemba Walker

• Ceiling: ALL-NBA

• Floor: Bench

• Last year's stats: PTS(10.6) REB(3.0) AST(2.2) BLK(0.1) STL(1.2) FG%(42.9) 3P%(38.0)

• Every stat went up, his efficiency and scoring both jumping like they did is nearly unheard of

• 3-level-scorer

• Gets to his spots easily

• Good off ball movement, leads to easy and efficient catch and shot opportunities

• Can use both hands

• High IQ

• Plays his way, doesn't get rushed by the defense

• Size limits his defense, switch-ability and overall ability

• Not a great jumper

• Really his main weakness is just his size

• Expectation: Borderline ALL-STAR; I don't think he'll be able to make the jump beyond this despite his size the way some of his comps did. But I think he'll still be a solid impact player who could be a starter on a winning team

Strengths: Good Scorer, Good Stealer, Good Playmaker, Shooting, Basketball IQ, Speed, Handling, Work Ethic,

Weaknesses: Size, Finishing, Turnovers, Defensive Impact,

Draft Range/10-16, Role/Offensive PG, Ceiling/All NBA, Floor/Key Rotation, Expectations/Quality Starter, Position/PG

this guys so nice

amazing shooter and ball handler

really clutch and bbiq

sophomore so a lil older

first round pick

Primary ball handler

(Darius Garland)

Undersized guard, but has a secure handle and is very efficient in the PnR where he has had hige reps. Knockdown shooter who can create it off the dribble, on the move and spot up. He’s also an active Off Rebounder for his size. My concern is he doesn’t great outside of a PnR, not particularly fast or shifty to constantly be creating advantages against the defense. Would love to see him be able to beat a man, get into the paint and create chaos as he has great vision, is patient and a nice passer.

Christian Anderson might be one of the biggest hidden gems in the country. Hard to think he could be considered a sleeper/hidden type prospect when he plays for one of the top 10-15 teams in the country in Texas Tech, but you just simply don't hear his name talked about as much as so many of these other players around the country. I think Anderson goes a bit under the radar because of his slim and undersized frame and the lack of flash in his playstyle. All he does though, is produce at an extremely high level. He leads the entire country in points responsible for per game (points + points off his assists) and he shoots fantastic percentages from all over the field. Anderson is a maestro at finding bigs after the PnR and dribble penetration. On defense he is very active with great hands. He probably will run into size disadvantages often in the NBA but he profiles as a good POA defender above the arc. He took a massive leap after returning back to school this year and it has really paid off for him. You aren't going to get as high of a ceiling with Anderson as you will with some of the top freshman point guards who will get drafted above him, but you might just get the highest floor of any of them. I think Anderson is going to be the darling guard of the second half of the first round for any team who needs a low maintenance and highly productive floor general to pair with their exciting cast of fowards/bigs/etc. Expect a playoff team to target him, maybe even trade up a few spots to lock him down.

NBA Comp: What we all thought Jared Butler would be

Pros

• Smart player

• solid jumpshot

• can get to the rim

• good efficiency

• good intensity defensively

True point guard who can run the half-court offense and score.

Strengths: Great passer Good three point shooter Secure ball-handler

Weaknesses: Below-average defender Average size and athleticism Not an interior threat

Role: Starting PG if paired with good perimeter defenders