Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson showed his shooting touch and versatility at the NBA Combine while trying to boost his draft stock.
Christian Anderson used the 2026 NBA Combine to remind scouts why his offensive game is so intriguing.
The Texas Tech guard was the lone Red Raider going through drills in Chicago, joining 14 other Big 12 players in front of NBA personnel. While his measurements sparked questions, his shooting stroke gave teams plenty to think about before the 2026 NBA Draft.
Anderson measured 6-1 without shoes and 180 pounds, with a 6-6 wingspan. That height came in below his listed 6-foot-3 mark at Texas Tech, which will naturally lead to questions about defensive matchups at the next level.
Still, Anderson wanted teams to see more than numbers on a measurement sheet.
“I'm excited to show it a little bit,” Anderson said. “Defense, too, I think I wasn’t really put in the opportunity to show how I can compete on defense. I think in time you're going to see it's pretty good.”
His athletic testing helped the argument. Anderson posted a 10.85 lane agility time, a 2.85 shuttle run and a 31-inch standing vertical. But his best moment came when the ball was in his hands.
Anderson opened shooting drills by hitting his first eight shots, looking smooth and comfortable from the perimeter. That’s the skill NBA teams already know best. Over two seasons at Texas Tech, he shot 45 percent from the field and slightly above 40 percent from 3-point range.
His sophomore season under Grant McCasland was the real breakout. Anderson became Texas Tech’s starting point guard, hit 108 threes, ranked in the top five in Big 12 scoring, led the conference in assists and finished third in 3-point percentage behind teammate Donovan Atwell.
Anderson also believes his ability to shift roles matters.
“I pride myself on being versatile. I’m just as good on the ball as I am off the ball,” Anderson said. “I played off-ball my first year and played on-ball my second year, and we had winning teams both years. I’m better on the ball but just as good off the ball.”
That adaptability, along with his international experience representing Germany, has shaped his confidence.
“I think it prepared me a lot,” Anderson said. “Playing in the European Championship in front of wild, crazy crowds. Playing at Tech in one of the best arenas in college basketball. I think it just prepared me a lot to perform under pressure and under the lights and be ready to play every single day.”
The NBA Draft begins June 23 at Barclays Center, and Anderson’s shooting may be his best ticket.
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