Christian Russell

Position:
Center
Height:
6-11
Weight:
235
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Salem, Ore.
High School:
South Salem HS

FRESHMAN (2016-16): A walk-on who redshirted his freshman year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from South Salem High School in Salem, Ore., in 2016 … Played freshman year at Salem Academy, sophomore and junior years at West Salem High School and senior year at South Salem High School … Started all four years … Named to the All-Tournament First Team at the OSAA Class 6A State Championships as a senior … Named the KBZY 1490 Player of the Game at the 2016 state playoffs … Named Freshman of the Year at Salem Academy … Played AAU with Emerald City, Team Fly and Portland City Basketball Club … Graduated with a 3.07 GPA.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 27, 1997 in Salem, Ore. … Son of Charles and Tawnya Russell … Mother is a food auditor … His mom graduated from Oregon State … Has one sibling: Jaiden … Chose Oregon State because “they showed interest in me. I wanted to train with the best coaches and the best team. My game will significantly improve with Coach Tinkle, Coach Rupp, coaches, team and trainers. OSU is close to home and has a variety of majors and options” … Biggest athletic thrill to date is “state playoffs 2016 -- Game of the Year” … Favorite athlete is Kevin Durant … Hobbies are fishing, boating, paintball, movies and games … Majoring in Fish and Wildlife.