2021-22 M. Basketball Roster
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Christie, Max
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Jersey Number 5
Max Christie
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Arlington Heights, Ill.
- High School:
- Rolling Meadows
Bio
THE WORD
A five-star recruit and one of the top-rated players in the country • Has the ability to play multiple positions • Can be a scorer, rebounder, passer and distributor • A good athlete with length (6-8) who Head Coach Tom Izzo thinks can get better and better with time • Needs to continue to grow defensively.
HIGH SCHOOL
One of the top-rated players in the country and one of the top shooting guards • Ranked No. 17 in the 247sports composite, No. 12 in the ESPN Top-100 and the No. 3-ranked shooting guard • Named to the 2021 McDonald’s All-American Game roster for the East squad (not played due to COVID-19 pandemic) • Finished his high school career scoring more than 2,000 points • Averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks as a senior • Led Rolling Meadows to a 15-0 record, the Mid-Suburban League title and was named the News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year • As a junior, averaged 25.0 points and 11.0 rebounds at Rolling Meadows • MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Third Team (2019) • City/Suburban Hoops Report All-State First Team (2019) • USA Today All-USA Illinois First Team (2019) • Illinois All-State first team (2019) • MSL Conference Player of the Year and All-MSL East Conference (2019) • As a sophomore in 2018-19, led his team to a 15-11 record and the regional semifinals; averaging 25.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists • Scored 51 points in a single game • Produced 10 double-doubles and one triple-double • Averaged 16.5 points in 11 games for the Illinois Wolves in the Under Armour Association in 2019 • He shot 42.9% from 3-point range • Has extensive experience with USA Basketball • Earned a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship • Named to the 2021 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team in March 2021 (not played due to COVID-19 pandemic) • Participated in the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team October minicamp • Member of the 2019 USA Basketball Team that posted a 6-0 record en route to a gold medal in Brazil, averaging 9.5 points and 3.3 rebounds • Participated in the 2019 USA Junior National Team April minicamp at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
PERSONAL
Cormac Karl Christie Jr. • The son of Cormac (Max) Sr. and Katrina Christie • Born on February 10, 2003 • Has a younger brother, Cameron • His mother played and scored more than 1,000 points at Northwestern • His father played at Wisconsin-Superior • Great grandfather, Clarence Gilley, served in the United States Army • Started playing basketball in first grade • Enjoys video games, watching television and movies and hanging out with his brother • Top-five movies are Black Panther, Infinity War, 22 Jump Street, Mall Cop 2 and Pacific Rim • Favorite player is Kevin Durant because they have a similar playing style and versatility • Favorite class in high school was AP world history • Favorite pregame meal is Jimmy Johns No. 4 with cucumbers and tomatoes • Draws inspiration from his family • If he could play any other sport professionally, it would be football or darts • Comes from the same high school as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo • Plans to major in communication.
A five-star recruit and one of the top-rated players in the country • Has the ability to play multiple positions • Can be a scorer, rebounder, passer and distributor • A good athlete with length (6-8) who Head Coach Tom Izzo thinks can get better and better with time • Needs to continue to grow defensively.
HIGH SCHOOL
One of the top-rated players in the country and one of the top shooting guards • Ranked No. 17 in the 247sports composite, No. 12 in the ESPN Top-100 and the No. 3-ranked shooting guard • Named to the 2021 McDonald’s All-American Game roster for the East squad (not played due to COVID-19 pandemic) • Finished his high school career scoring more than 2,000 points • Averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks as a senior • Led Rolling Meadows to a 15-0 record, the Mid-Suburban League title and was named the News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year • As a junior, averaged 25.0 points and 11.0 rebounds at Rolling Meadows • MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Third Team (2019) • City/Suburban Hoops Report All-State First Team (2019) • USA Today All-USA Illinois First Team (2019) • Illinois All-State first team (2019) • MSL Conference Player of the Year and All-MSL East Conference (2019) • As a sophomore in 2018-19, led his team to a 15-11 record and the regional semifinals; averaging 25.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists • Scored 51 points in a single game • Produced 10 double-doubles and one triple-double • Averaged 16.5 points in 11 games for the Illinois Wolves in the Under Armour Association in 2019 • He shot 42.9% from 3-point range • Has extensive experience with USA Basketball • Earned a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship • Named to the 2021 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team in March 2021 (not played due to COVID-19 pandemic) • Participated in the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team October minicamp • Member of the 2019 USA Basketball Team that posted a 6-0 record en route to a gold medal in Brazil, averaging 9.5 points and 3.3 rebounds • Participated in the 2019 USA Junior National Team April minicamp at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
PERSONAL
Cormac Karl Christie Jr. • The son of Cormac (Max) Sr. and Katrina Christie • Born on February 10, 2003 • Has a younger brother, Cameron • His mother played and scored more than 1,000 points at Northwestern • His father played at Wisconsin-Superior • Great grandfather, Clarence Gilley, served in the United States Army • Started playing basketball in first grade • Enjoys video games, watching television and movies and hanging out with his brother • Top-five movies are Black Panther, Infinity War, 22 Jump Street, Mall Cop 2 and Pacific Rim • Favorite player is Kevin Durant because they have a similar playing style and versatility • Favorite class in high school was AP world history • Favorite pregame meal is Jimmy Johns No. 4 with cucumbers and tomatoes • Draws inspiration from his family • If he could play any other sport professionally, it would be football or darts • Comes from the same high school as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo • Plans to major in communication.
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