Christian Anderson Jr. makes NBA debut with Charlotte Hornets

Christian Anderson Jr., a standout player from Texas Tech, made his NBA debut with the Charlotte Hornets on October 21, according to 1025kiss.com. Anderson was selected 18th overall in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, marking the first time a Texas Tech player was drafted by the Hornets.

During his two seasons at Texas Tech, Anderson developed as a sharpshooter, averaging 18.5 points, 7.4 assists, and 3.3 made three-pointers per game in the 2025-2026 season, as reported by kfyo.com. His performance nearly ranked him among the top 10 NBA players in preseason scoring.

Anderson also set a university record by making 108 three-pointers in a single season. Over 68 games at Texas Tech, he accumulated 983 points, 321 assists, and 179 three-pointers, placing him seventh in program history for three-pointers and third in assists per game.

The Charlotte Hornets began their 2026 regular season with an away game against the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on October 21. Last season, the Hornets finished with a 44-38 record, ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference, according to lonestar995fm.com. Fans will be watching to see how Anderson contributes to the team's success this season.