Former Gophers guard Cam Christie ready to start NBA career

When shooting guard Cam Christie is drafted this week, he will be the first Gopher pick since center Daniel Oturu in 2020. The Gophers haven’t had a player drafted in the first round since forward Kris Humphries in 2004.

Last season, as a true freshman for the Gophers, Christie, 18, averaged 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He shot 40.3 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from 3-point range. He started 26 games and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team.

Our own Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson spoke with Christie on Monday evening, via Zoom.

***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Christie***

Christie worked out for 13 teams before the draft, including the Timberwolves and the champion Celtics.

His older brother, Max, is a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Christie is originally from Arlington Heights, Illinois.