Christian Watford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Christian Watford
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 28, 1991(1991-04-28)
Age	33
Birthplace	Birmingham
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Aries

Christian Watford Biography

Christian Watford is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on April 28, 1991 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Forward who was signed by Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Super League after being not selected during 2013. NBA draft. He played in the NCAA tournament at Indiana University from 2009 to 2013 and led the Hoosiers to the top place at the NCAA tournament in his senior year.

He went to Indiana partly as a desire to join Coach He attended Indiana in part because he wanted to play for coach Tom Crean..

On September 9, 2008, Watford committed to play for Indiana University under Coach Tom Crean, turning down offers from Alabama, Louisville, and Memphis. Upon committing he said of Indiana, “They have a real good basketball tradition there and I think coach Crean is going to come in and restore the program. Basically, I just like their tradition. It’s Indiana, you know.”

In his freshman year at Indiana, the 2009-10 season, Watford had an immediate impact and was one of only two players to start all 31 games. He led the team in rebounding (6.0/game), total blocks (19) and double-doubles (4). He was also the top Big Ten Conference freshman in scoring (12.0, 19th overall), rebounding (6.0, 11th overall) and free throw percentage (.800, seventh overall). At the conclusion of the season he was selected to the All-Big Ten Freshman team by the league coaches and named Big Ten Freshman of the Year by Sporting News and FoxSports.com.

His parents were Ernest Watford and Belinda Watford. He has two sisters, Trendon as well as Elise.

Christian Watford Net Worth

Christian Watford is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christian Watford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He averaged 23 point and 13 rebound over his senior year during his time at Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was on an All-Big Ten Freshman team his freshman year and was named third- team All-Big Ten his senior year.

Christian Ramon Watford (born April 28, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Indiana University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Christian Watford height 6 ft 9 in Christian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Christian Watford Dating?

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Although reports suggested Watford would enter the 2012 NBA draft, he opted instead to return and play for the Hoosiers. In a statement issued by the Indiana Athletic Department, he said, “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to complete my degree and to continue restoring the winning tradition at IU. I believe in Coach Crean and our staff and I am eager to lead my new teammates and build on what we started.” He entered the season as the leading returning scorer in the Big Ten with 1,287 points.

Facts & Trivia

Christian Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christian Watford celebrates birthday on April 28 of every year.

Watford earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology with a concentration in sports broadcasting in May 2013.

Did Christian Watford play in the NBA?

After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft , Watford joined the Indiana Pacers for the Orlando Summer League and the Dallas Mavericks for the Las Vegas Summer League.

When did Christian Watford hit the shot?

Players on that 2011-12 Indiana team still laugh when they watch a replay of the game and see Tom Crean’s weirdly inappropriate facial expression after Christian Watford’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave the Hoosiers a program- changing 73-72 victory over No. 1 Kentucky.

Is Watford from LSU related to Christian Watford?

“(He used) to be all in the way,” Trendon’s older brother , Christian Watford, replied, along with three crying laughter emojis. The elder Watford has a permanent place in Hoosier lore.

Is Trendon Watford going to the NBA?

Trendon Watford didn’t hear his name called in the 2021 NBA Draft despite playing 2 solid years at LSU. But, after the draft, he signed a 2-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

What is the Wat shot?

In an upset victory that was considered a turning point for the Hoosiers program, unranked Indiana defeated top-ranked Kentucky 73–72 on a buzzer- beating three-pointer by Christian Watford , which was nicknamed the “Watshot”.