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Texas Tech's Christian Anderson goes 18th overall in NBA Draft
By Trey Francis at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech Guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, totaling 40 games. Last season, he averaged 19 points per game and shot 47% from the field. He h...
Key takeaway Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, totaling 40 games.
Why this matters in The Midland
The selection of Christian Anderson by the Charlotte Hornets brings attention to the talent developed in the Permian Basin area, with Texas Tech's basketball program serving as a key pipeline for local athletes to reach the professional level. Anderson's achievement is likely to inspire young basketball players in Midland and surrounding communities, who can look up to him as a role model and proof that success at the highest level is within reach. His two seasons with the Red Raiders were marked by impressive performances, including averaging 19 points per game last season, and his shooting percentage of 47% from the field demonstrates the skill that made him an attractive pick for the Hornets. As Anderson begins his NBA career, fans in the Midland area will be watching closely, eager to see how his professional journey unfolds and potentially sparking increased interest in Texas Tech basketball among local sports enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech Guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, totaling 40 games. Last season, he averaged 19 points per game and shot 47% from the field. He h...
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