Player Spotlight: Colin Christensen
Most 5’6 basketball players in high school hope they grow. Unfortunately not all 5’6 freshman end up being 6’4. Colin Christensen of Timpanogos High School in Orem was that 5’6 freshman. The now 2019 G is 6’4 and a big…
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Continue ReadingMost 5’6 basketball players in high school hope they grow. Unfortunately not all 5’6 freshman end up being 6’4. Colin Christensen of Timpanogos High School in Orem was that 5’6 freshman. The now 2019 G is 6’4 and a big reason Timpanogos is having the success they are.
Through the years Timpanogos has built a great basketball tradition that has extended beyond the basketball court. “I feel like our team has gotten closer through the years and our coaches pushing us everyday in practice”.
If you’ve seen Timpanogos play you would notice their uptempo style and high intensity defense. Colin let’s us know that practices are the same. They all get after each other trying to get better every day.
Colin and the T-Wolves are currently ranked 2nd in our 5A Rankings just behind Olympus. Colin is averaging a little over 14 points per game. He’s just four 3-pointers shy of catching sharp shooting teammate Matt Norman for the team lead.
“I feel like the biggest difference this year is that I grew into my body and I just kept putting in work”.
The work that Colin continues to put in has given him the confidence to pursue the idea of playing at the next level. He has worked a lot on his ball handling skills. Colin plays not regret basketball just like his coach has asked him to play.
Last season Colin only averaged 7 points a game and this year he has doubled his production. Colin has the type of game that could catch the attention of D3’s and NWAC schools. Colin will continue to grow into his game just as he has grown in stature. With a 3.9 GPA and a 25 on his ACT Colin’s opportunities to play at the next level could continue to increase as his stock rises.
We wish Colin and his teammates good look the rest of the way.