Josh Christopher
American Basketball Player
Born
December 8th, 2001
23 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player participated in college basketball at Arizona State University. Announced for the 2021 NBA Draft, entered after one season where averaged 14.3 points per game. Selected 24th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft, started professional career in the NBA.
Played for Arizona State University
Drafted 24th overall by the Houston Rockets in 2021
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