Transfer Update: Coach Gainey’s First Transfer! Christian Hammond Joins the Pack
The Wolfpack adds a high scoring guard from Santa Clara
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Collin Chandler #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats defends against Christian Hammond #1 of the Santa Clara Broncos in the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images The Wolfpack’s former coach Herb Sendek’s first point guard at NC State has signed one of Herb Sendek’s ’25-’26 guards as his first transfer as the coach at NC State. Stats: Ht / Wt: 6’4” / 195 Position: Combo Guard Eligibility: 2 seasons PPG / RPG / APG: 15.
6 / 3. 0 / 2. 5 Steals 1.
2, Turnovers 1. 7 Shooting: 48. 4% / 39.
3% (53-135) / 78. 7% ’25-’26 season Highs: Scoring – Season high 27 points, 27 games in double figures including 10 games with 20+ Rebounds – 9 boards, 6 rebounds twice during conference play Assists – 5 assists, had at least one every game Background: Ranked 4-star, #52 as a transfer on 247. Hammond has been on the roster at Santa Clara for three seasons.