Cameron "Cam" Christon is an American professional basketball player for the Cheshire Phoenix of the British Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Boise State Broncos and the Grambling State Tigers.
| No. 1 – Cheshire Phoenix | |
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | British Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Allen (Allen, Texas) |
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| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–present | Cheshire Phoenix |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career
Christon attended Allen High School where he played basketball and football. Playing wide receiver on the gridiron, he suffered a collarbone injury which ended his football career.[1] As a senior, Christon averaged 15 points per game and earned District 6-6A Offensive MVP recognition. An unranked shooting guard, Christon committed to play college basketball at Boise State over Northern Iowa.[2]
College career
Christon appeared in 14 games as a freshman at Boise State and averaged two points per game. Following the season he transferred to Grambling State.[1] As a junior, Christon averaged 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[3] He averaged 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game as a senior, earning Second Team all-SWAC honors.[4] As a super-senior, Christon averaged 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.[5] At the conclusion of the season he was named SWAC Player of the Year.[6]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Christon signed a contract with the Cheshire Phoenix on July 20, 2023.[7] On January 28, 2024, Cheshire won the BBL Trophy.[8]
Personal life
Christon is the son of Ladonna and Tiger Christon. His father was a tight end at Grambling State under coach Eddie Robinson. Christon's older sister Amaya ran track at Tulsa and another sister Morgan plays volleyball at Texas A&M.[1]