Diabaté, Timme headline Andy Katz's NBA Combine Tiers
Andy Katz breaks down which players he believes are ready for the NBA Draft and who should consider returning to college.MAY 13, 2022
Michigan State's Max Christie invited to NBA Combine NBA Draft Combine runs May 18-22 in Chicago
MAY 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michigan State's Max Christie, Michigan's Moussa Diabate to attend NBA Draft Combine Receiving an invitation is a promising sign for Max Christie and Moussa Diabate, considering combine invites are determined by a vote among...
MAY 11, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Michigan State basketball's Max Christie, Michigan's Moussa Diabate invited to NBA combine Freshmen Max Christie, of Michigan State basketball, and Moussa Diabate, of Michigan basketball, both made the cut for the NBA combine, May...
MAY 11, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Michigan State guard Max Christie to test NBA pre-draft process Christie, who was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team, averaged 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
APRIL 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Michigan State's Max Christie entering NBA Draft process, will maintain eligibility Max Christie announced on his Instagram page Friday that he is entering the NBA Draft process but will maintain his eligibility as awaits fe...
APRIL 1, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Michigan State's Max Christie sheds recent struggles to become 'the difference' in nail-biting win over Maryland Max Christie has struggled for more than a month. Thursday, he cleared his mind and came alive to help MSU hold off Maryland, 76-72, in Indi...
MARCH 11, 2022 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM
Leading scorer against Maryland Christie amassed 16 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 76-72 win over Maryland.
Impact Christie has been an inconsistent contributor recently, but he was a strong factor in Thursday's narrow win to begin the Big Ten Tournament. He's scored in double figures in three of his last eight appearances and has averaged 8.8 points and 3.6 rebounds in 30.8 minutes per game across that span.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores nine in defeat Christie notched nine points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 87-70 loss to Michigan.
Impact Christie was a team leader on defense during Tuesday's matchup with a season-high three steals, but the Spartans were unable to keep up with their in-state rivals. Across his last five appearances, he's averaged 8.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leading scorer in win Christie amassed 16 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 83-67 win over Michigan.
Impact Christie has been an inconsistent performer for the Spartans recently, but he led the team on the scoreboard during Saturday's comfortable win. The freshman has now scored in double figures in three of the last five contests and has averaged 10.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 33.2 minutes per game during that time.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero sit atop Katz's Freshman Tiers
College basketball is in good hands with this year's talented freshman class. Andy Katz offers his tiers of the best freshmen.JANUARY 21, 2022
Paces Spartans in scoring Christie amassed 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 71-69 victory over Minnesota.
Impact Christie remained efficient against the Gophers on Wednesday and finished with the Spartans' top scoring total to lead the team to the narrow win. The freshman has been productive in his three appearances since returning to the court, as he's averaged 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.3 minutes per game during that time.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paces Spartans on scoreboard Christie posted 21 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 79-67 win over Nebraska.
Impact Christie was highly efficient from the floor during his second game back on the court, and he compiled a season-high 21 points as a result. He's started in each of his two appearances since his one-game absence and hasn't had his playing time restricted.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Christie is starting in Sunday's game against Northwestern, Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Christie missed action earlier in the week while in COVID-19 protocols but will return to his usual role in the starting lineup. One of the highest-rated freshman prospects in the country, Christie has held a pretty large role in his first year for Tom Izzo, averaging 9.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 29.8 minutes per game.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In uniform Sunday Christie is dressed out for Sunday's game against Northwestern, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.
Impact Christie was unavailable Wednesday against High Point while in health and safety protocols but appears set to return as the Spartans' Big Ten schedule resumes. The 6-6 freshman has been a regular starter, averaging 9.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 29.8 minutes per game,
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to return Sunday Coach Tom Izzo indicated Friday that the Spartans should be at full strength, suggesting Christie (COVID-19 protocols) should be back in the mix for Sunday's game versus Northweste...
Impact Christie was one of two starters along with Marcus Bingham to miss the game due to COVID-19 protocols, but it appears the pair is ready to clear it. If that's the case, Christie should retake his spot in the starting five as he looks to follow up a strong shooting night in his last game versus Oakland, tallying 17 points while connecting on a season-high four shots from deep.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out for High Point game Coach Tom Izzo said that Christie (COVID-19 protocols) will not play in Wednesday's game against High Point, Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Christie is one of five Spartans ruled out for Wednesday's game. Christie is coming off a strong 17-point outing last week against Oakland. He will hope to be back for the Big Ten contest on Sunday against Northwestern.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State's Max Christie again honored as top Big Ten freshman Christie scored 17 points in No. 10 Michigan State’s 90-78 victory over Oakland at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, grabbing four rebounds,...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Drops 17 points in win Christie supplied 17 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 90-78 victory over Oakland.
Impact Christie was efficient from the floor in Tuesday's victory and converted 75 percent of his field-goal attempts. He tied for the team lead on the scoreboard and has now averaged 11.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game across his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State SG Max Christie named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week MSU's last Freshman of the Week was Rocket Watts in March 2020
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michigan State's Max Christie shares weekly Big Ten freshman honors Michigan State freshman Max Christie has been working to find his shooting stroke, but the mini slump hasn’t kept him from being productive.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Tallies 11 points in victory Christie ended Wednesday's 73-64 win over Louisville with 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes.
Impact Christie had shot just 19 percent from the floor across his last three appearances but was more efficient in Wednesday's win. Across his first eight collegiate appearances, he's averaged 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MSU freshman Max Christie plays like veteran, earns respect “He’s a pro,” senior Gabe Brown said. “At the end of the day, he’s a pro. He does everything right. He does his job every single day. He com...
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
