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Santa Clara Star Christian Hammond Transfers to NC State

4/14/2026

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Christian Hammond, a guard from Santa Clara, commits to NC State as Justin Gainey's first transfer.
He averaged 15.7 points and three rebounds per game last season and earned All-West Coast First Team.
Santa Clara finished 26-9, reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.
He has two seasons of eligibility remaining after redshirting in 2024-25 and NC State plans to pursue more players before April 21.

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Christian Hammond, a guard from Santa Clara, commits to NC State as Justin Gainey's first transfer.
He averaged 15.7 points and three rebounds per game last season and earned All-West Coast First Team.
Santa Clara finished 26-9, reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.
He has two seasons of eligibility remaining after redshirting in 2024-25 and NC State plans to pursue more players before April 21.