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Texas Tech's Christian Anderson projected in NBA mock drafts ahead of 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Texas Tech's Christian Anderson projected in NBA mock drafts ahead of 2026

Summary

Christian Anderson has officially entered the 2026 NBA Draft and received an invite to the green room for the event in Brooklyn. After two successful years at Texas Tech, where he helped the Red Raiders reach the Elite Eight and earned All-American honors, mock drafts are placing him as a first-round pick. CBS Sports projects him 15th overall to the Chicago Bulls, while ESPN has him going 16th to the Memphis Grizzlies. SB Nation lists him at 21st overall to the Detroit Pistons. The draft will take place on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Anderson enters the 2026 NBA Draft after impressive seasons at Texas Tech.
•He is invited to the green room for the draft in Brooklyn.
•CBS Sports projects Anderson 15th overall to the Chicago Bulls.
•ESPN has him slated 16th overall to the Memphis Grizzlies.
•SB Nation lists him at 21st overall to the Detroit Pistons.

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After a great two years with Texas Tech basketball, where will Christian Anderson wind up going in the 2026 NBA Draft? What mock drafts are saying.
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