NC State Lands Top Transfer: Christian Hammond

Christian Hammond, a standout point guard from Santa Clara, has committed to NC State, bringing scoring punch and starting experience. After a quiet freshman year, Hammond exploded as a top transfer, averaging 15.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season. He starts under new head coach Justin Gainey, who brings pedigree from Tennessee, Marquette, and Arizona. Hammond will lead Gaineys offense starting in 2026, filling a key gap in the Wolfpack backcourt. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/16e970f439f747d0