Josh Christopher

American Basketball Player

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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