{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1992)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Semaj Christon | image = | caption = | position = Point guard | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lb = 190 | league = LBA | team = APU Udine | number = 0 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|1|mf=y}} | birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | high_school = *Winton Woods<br />(Cincinnati, Ohio) *Brewster Academy<br />(Wolfeboro, New Hampshire) | college = Xavier (2012–2014) | draft_year = 2014 | draft_round = 2 | draft_pick = 55 | draft_team = Miami Heat | career_start = 2014 | years1 = 2014–2015 | team1 = Oklahoma City Blue | years2 = 2015–2016 | team2 = Consultinvest Pesaro | years3 = {{nbay|2016|full=y}} | team3 = Oklahoma City Thunder | years4 = 2017 | team4 = →Oklahoma City Blue | years5 = 2017–2018 | team5 = Guangzhou Long-Lions | years6 = 2018 | team6 = Santeros de Aguada | years7 = 2018–2019 | team7 = Hapoel Be'er Sheva | years8 = 2019–2020 | team8 = Limoges CSP | years9 = 2020 | team9 = Baskonia | years10 = 2020–2021 | team10 = Tofaş | years11 = 2021–2022 | team11 = ratiopharm Ulm | years12 = 2022–2023 | team12 = Derthona Basket | years13 = 2023–2024 | team13 = Pallacanestro Brescia | years14 = 2024–2025 | team14 = Pistoia Basket 2000 | years15 = 2025 | team15 = Vanoli Cremona | years16 = 2025 | team16 = Elitzur Netanya | years17 = 2025–present | team17 = APU Udine | highlights = * All-EuroCup Second Team (2022) * All-LBA Team (2023) * NBA D-League All-Rookie Third Team (2015) * NBA D-League All-Star (2015) * First-team All-Big East (2014) * Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2013) * Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2013) }}
'''Semaj Rakim Christon''' (born November 1, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for APU Udine of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for Xavier, and was taken in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft.
==High school career== The Cincinnati, Ohio, native attended Winton Woods High School with whom he led the Fort Ancient Valley Conference in scoring as a senior with 21 points per game, adding 5.2 assists. He was a District 16 Player of the Year, Fort Ancient Valley Conference West Division Player of the Year, Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star, All-Southwest District Second-Team selection,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/sports/high-school/four-area-players-named-to-sw-district-first-team/nNnRh/|title=Four area players named to SW district first team|work=SpringfieldNewsSun.com|date=March 4, 2011|access-date=August 3, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105352/http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/sports/high-school/four-area-players-named-to-sw-district-first-team/nNnRh/|archive-date=September 24, 2015}}</ref> and Honorable Mention All-State.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/bk/boys/2011/allohio11.htm|title=2011" Boys Basketball All-Ohio Teams|work=OHSAA.org|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref><ref name=XavierRecruit>{{cite web|url=http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110911aaa.html|title=Men's Basketball announces the signing of four high school standouts|work=GoXavier.com|date=November 9, 2011|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
In July 2011, Christon committed to Xavier, playing in the Atlantic 10 Conference of the NCAA Division I, but would join the team in 2012, first attending prep school Brewster Academy along with fellow recruit Jalen Reynolds.<ref name=XavierRecruit /> Christon, rated a four star recruit by Rivals.com,<ref name="Rivals">{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/116888|title=Semaj Christon Recruiting Profile|work=Rivals.com|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> chose Cincinnati college Xavier over reported offers from Illinois, Providence and Georgetown.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Snow|url=http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1089144-christon-comes-off-the-board?s=169|title=Christon comes off the board|work=Scout.com|date=July 25, 2011|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
At Brewster, he was part of a star-studded lineup that included future NBA players JaKarr Sampson, T. J. Warren and Mitch McGary, serving as the floor general and assist-provider as the school romped to a 32–1 record and a National Prep School Championship,<ref name=DimeBest>{{cite web|first=Brandon|last=Jefferson|url=http://uproxx.com/dimemag/2013/11/semaj-christon-best-college-basketball-player-dont-know/|title=Semaj Christon is the best college basketball player you don't know about|work=Uproxx.com|publisher=Dime Magazine|date=November 14, 2013|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Rick|last=Broering|url=http://www.scout.com/college/xavier/story/1174008-christon-looking-forward-to-friday|title=Christon looking forward to Friday|work=Scout.com|date=April 3, 2012|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> with Christon earning All-NESPAC First Team honours.<ref name="Rivals" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brewsteracademy.org/RelId/629551/datefilter/201406/pagenum/1/isvars/default/nepsac_class_aaa_announces_seasonal_honors.htm|title=NEPSAC Class AAA Announces Seasonal Honors|work=BrewsterAcademy.org|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
During his high school career, Christon also played AAU basketball for Club Ohio, participating in the Under-17 National Championship,<ref>{{cite web|first=TJ|last=Kelley|url=http://www.scout.com/college/michigan/story/987393-16u-17u-super-showcase-16u-nat-championship?s=169|title=16u/17u Super Showcase; 16u Nat. Championship|work=Scout.com|date=July 29, 2010|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> and later on for the Cincinnati Knights.<ref>{{cite web|first=Scott|last=Phillips|url=http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1088807-st-louis-summer-classic-day-2|title=St. Louis Summer Classic: Day 2|work=Scout.com|date=July 24, 2011|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
==College career==
===2012–13 season=== Christon joined Xavier for the 2012–13 season. After missing the first game of the season due to a cut in his elbow getting infected,<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike|last=De Courcy|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2012-11-09/xavier-loses-semaj-christon-to-infection-dez-wells-dismissal-mark-lyons-transfer|title=Depleted Xavier loses Semaj Christon to infection|work=SportingNews.com|date=November 9, 2012|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> he made his Musketeer debut against Butler on 13 November 2012, contributing 2 points and 8 assists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111312aaa.html|title=Xavier Records Impressive 62–47 Win Over Butler|work=GoXavier.com|date=November 13, 2012|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> His game soon picked up as he had an average of 17.7 points and 5 assists over the next 7 games, finishing the season as Xavier's leader in points (15.2), assists (4.6), steals (1.5) and minutes (34.3),<ref name=DimeBest /> with his 456 total points ranking second among Xavier freshmen through history.<ref name=XavierProfile>{{cite web|url=http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/semaj_christon_799087.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426063209/http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/semaj_christon_799087.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 26, 2015|title=Semaj Christon Bio|work=GoXavier.com|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> His performances earned him personal recognition, he was Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie team and All-Conference Second Team in the Atlantic 10,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ohio/story/xaviers-christon-and-taylor-each-win-multiple-atlantic-10-conference-postseason-honors-031213|title=Xavier's Christon and Taylor each win multiple Atlantic 10 Conference postseason honors|work=FoxSports.com|date=March 12, 2013|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> adding a Kyle Macy Freshmen All-America Team selection by Collegeinsider.com and NABC District 4 Second Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040113aab.html|title=Xavier's Semaj Christon Earns Freshman All-America Honor|work=GoXavier.com|date=April 1, 2013|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
===2013–14 season=== Xavier's realignment to the Big East Conference did not deter Christon in 2013–14,<ref>{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Hamilton|url=https://www.si.com/college-basketball/one-and-one/2014/01/21/xavier-semaj-christon-big-east-doug-mcdermott|title=Xavier's Semaj Christon pushes Doug McDermott for Big East player of the year|work=SI.com|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=January 21, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> on the contrary he improved his scoring average to a mark of 17 points per game, good for 4th in the conference, along with 4.1 assists (sixth best) and 1.4 steals, all on the way to a unanimous All-Big East First Team selection.<ref>{{cite web|first=Shannon|last=Russell|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/03/09/semaj-christon-big-east-first-team/6231793/|title=Semaj Christon unanimous Big East first team pick|work=Cincinnati.com|publisher=The Cincinnati Enquirer|date=March 9, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> Entering the Big East tournament with 984 career points, Christon had 18 points in the quarterfinal win against Marquette – a team against which he priorly had scored a career-high 28 points – to become second Musketeer after Byron Larkin to reach 1,000 points as a sophomore.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jim|last=O'Connell|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/xavier-beats-marquette-68-65-040847241--ncaab.html|title=Xavier beats Marquette 68–65 to reach semis|work=Yahoo.com|date=March 4, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> Another 18 points in the semifinal defeat to Creighton led to a Big East All-Tournament Team selection.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rick|last=Broering|url=http://www.scout.com/college/xavier/story/1385389-the-matchups-xavier-vs-nc-state|title=The Matchups: Xavier vs NC State|work=Scout.com|date=March 18, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> In the NCAA tournament First Four encounter with NC State, Christon was overshadowed by former teammate T. J. Warren, posting 14 points with 7 turnovers against the former's 25 points as NC State won the game, that would prove to be the last of his college career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/03/18/nc-state-advances-past-xavier-will-face-saint-louis/|title=N.C. State advances past Xavier, will face Saint Louis|work=ChicagoTribune.com|publisher=Chicago Tribune|date=March 18, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
In March 2014, Christon declared himself as an early entrant for the NBA draft, forgoing his two remaining years of college eligibility. Despite speculation that he would withdraw his entry, Christon hired an agent and submitted the paperwork in April 2014, thereby ensuring he wouldn't return to Xavier for his junior season.<ref name=EnquirerDraft>{{cite web|first=Shannon|last=Russell|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/xaviersports/2014/04/25/a-look-at-semaj-christons-draft-prospects/8143121/|title=Semaj Christon hires agent, submits draft paperwork|work=Cincinnati.com|publisher=The Cincinnati Enquirer|date=April 25, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
Christon finished his collegiate career with 1,034 points in 64 games (16.2 average), adding 281 assists (4.4), he led the Musketeers in scoring and steals during both of the seasons he played and in assists during his freshman season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/xavi/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/MBB-MG_128-188_Records.pdf|title=2014–15 Men's Basketball Guide – History and Records|work=CSTV.com|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203116/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/xavi/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/MBB-MG_128-188_Records.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Professional career==
===D-League and Summer League (2014–2015)=== Projected to be drafted anywhere between the late first round and late second round,<ref name=EnquirerDraft /> Christon was selected by the Miami Heat with the 55th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft on June 26. His draft rights were later traded to the Charlotte Hornets,<ref>{{cite web|first=Jennifer|last=Pottheiser|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquires-shabazz-napier-2014-nba-draft|title=Heat acquires Shabazz Napier in the 2014 NBA Draft|work=NBA.com|date=June 27, 2014|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> and then again to the Oklahoma City Thunder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_draft_140626|title=Thunder acquires Mitch McGary, Josh Huestis and draft rights to Semaj Christon|work=NBA.com|date=June 27, 2014|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> He joined the Thunder for the 2014 NBA Summer League where he experienced his first taste of professional basketball.<ref>{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Gallo|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/summerleague_140710|title=Thunder Rookies Making Progress in Summer League|work=NBA.com|date=July 10, 2014|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
Christon did not take part in the Thunder's training camp and was instead incorporated into the team's NBA Development League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.<ref>{{cite web|first=Shannon|last=Russell|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/xaviersports/2014/09/29/former-xu-star-semaj-christon-will-start-pro-career-in-d-league/16445035/|title=Semaj Christon to start pro career in D-League|work=Cincinnati.com|publisher=The Cincinnati Enquirer|date=September 29, 2014|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Gallo|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/oklahomacity/blue_kicks_off_season_with_mediaday_141110.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329075421/http://www.nba.com/dleague/oklahomacity/blue_kicks_off_season_with_mediaday_141110.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2016|title=Blue Kicks Off Season with Media Day|work=NBA.com|date=November 10, 2014|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> In his first professional game, on November 14, 2014, against the Maine Red Claws, he scored 32 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/oklahomacity/141115_recap.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329075405/http://www.nba.com/dleague/oklahomacity/141115_recap.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2016|title=Blue Falls to Red Claws on Opening Night|work=NBA.com|date=November 14, 2014|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> His good form continued during the season and led him to participate in the D-League All-Star Game in February 2015, contributing 10 points for the Prospects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/nba-development-league-all-star-game-rosters-2015/|title=Thirteen NBA Veterans Headline Rosters for NBA Development League All-Star Game Presented by Kumho Tire|work=NBA.com|date=February 15, 2015|access-date=February 15, 2015|archive-date=February 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205023335/http://dleague.nba.com/news/nba-development-league-all-star-game-rosters-2015/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Gallo|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/allstar2015_150215|title=Blue Players Represent OKC at D-League All Star Game|work=NBA.com|date=February 15, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> Christon finished the 2014–15 season with 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists (ninth best in the league), 1.6 steals (13th) in around 35 minutes per game over 44 games played, earning NBA Development League All-Rookie Third Team honours.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oklahomacity.dleague.nba.com/news/zanna-and-christon-earn-all-rookie-honors/|title=Zanna and Christon Earn All-Rookie Honors|work=NBA.com|date=April 22, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
In July 2015, Christon re-joined the Thunder for the 2015 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/summerleague_150703|title=Thunder Announces Summer League Roster|work=NBA.com|date=July 3, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> He performed well at the Orlando event, top-scoring in the fifth place game win over the Los Angeles Clippers with 23, for tournament averages of 15.6 and an unrivaled 6.8 assists.<ref>{{cite web|first=Darnell|last=Mayberry|url=http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-notebook-semaj-christon-uses-second-chance-to-lift-the-thunder-to-a-sudden-death-double-overtime-victory/article/5432920|title=Oklahoma City Thunder notebook: Semaj Christon uses second chance to lift the Thunder to a sudden death double overtime victory|work=NewsOK.com|publisher=The Oklahoman|date=July 10, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> Despite these performances and plaudits from Thunder assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, a contract was not forthcoming, with some speculating that the Thunder – having just signed Cameron Payne at his position – would wait for backup point guard D. J. Augustin's contract to expire in 2016 before signing Christon.<ref>{{cite web|first=Darnell|last=Mayberry|url=http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-semaj-christon-turning-heads-at-the-orlando-pro-summer-league-looking-to-take-the-next-step-in-his-career./article/5432076|title=Oklahoma City Thunder: Semaj Christon turning heads at the Orlando Pro Summer League, looking to take the next step in his career|work=NewsOK.com|publisher=The Oklahoman|date=July 6, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
===Consultinvest Pesaro (2015–2016)=== Later that summer, Christon moved to the Italian Serie A, signing with Consultinvest Pesaro on August 3, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorialibertas.it/index.php/latestnews/1239-semaj-christon-e-della-vl-prontiatutto|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806003215/http://www.victorialibertas.it/index.php/latestnews/1239-semaj-christon-e-della-vl-prontiatutto|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 6, 2015|title=SEMAJ CHRISTON è il playmaker VL|work=VictoriaLibertas.it|date=August 3, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015|language=Italian}}</ref> In 30 games, he averaged 14.3 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per game.<ref name="ToTheThunder">{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/christon-160820|title=Thunder Signs Semaj Christon|work=NBA.com|date=August 20, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref>
===Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2017)=== In July 2016, Christon re-joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2016 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_summerleague_160701/|title=Thunder Announces Summer League Roster|work=NBA.com|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2017}}</ref> On August 20, 2016, he officially signed with the Thunder for the first time.<ref name="ToTheThunder" /> On October 26, 2016, he made his NBA debut in a 103–97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, recording four points, four assists and one rebound in 15 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400899389|title=Thunder vs. 76ers – Box Score|work=ESPN.com|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2017}}</ref> On January 2, 2017, he scored a season-high 11 points in a 98–94 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/chrisse01/gamelog/2017/|title=Semaj Christon 2016–17 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref> During his rookie season, he received multiple assignments to the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder's D-League affiliate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/assignments/|title=2016–17 NBA Assignments|work=NBA.com|access-date=March 11, 2017|archive-date=January 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126075350/http://dleague.nba.com/assignments/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On October 14, 2017, Christon was waived by the Thunder as one of the team's final preseason roster cuts ahead of the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder Waives Four|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/waives-four-171014|website=NBA.com|access-date=October 14, 2017|date=October 14, 2017}}</ref>
===China, Summer League and Puerto Rico (2017–2018)=== On December 2, 2017, Christon signed with the Chinese team Guangzhou Long-Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=广州队紧急更换外援 前雷霆球员加盟替换弗格|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/cba/2017-12-02/doc-ifypikwt2898657.shtml|language=zh|access-date=December 2, 2017|date=December 2, 2017}}</ref> On December 24, 2017, Christon recorded a career-high 45 points, shooting 16-of-31 from the field, along with five rebounds and seven assists in a 118–114 win over the Shanghai Sharks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Guangzhou Long-Lions 118 at Shanghai Dongfang 114|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/international/boxscore/2017-12-24/Guangzhou-Long-Lions-at-Shanghai-Dongfang/286575|access-date=September 19, 2018|work=RealGM.com|date=December 24, 2017}}</ref>
On July 6, 2018, Christon joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2018 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{cite news|title=Breaking Down The Brooklyn Nets' 2018 NBA Summer League Roster|url=https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2018/7/6/17542734/brooklyn-nets-2018-nba-summer-league-roster-jarrett-allen-caris-levert-rodions-kurucs|access-date=September 19, 2018|work=ridiculousupside.com|date=July 6, 2018}}</ref>
On July 31, 2018, Christon signed with the Puerto Rican team Santeros de Aguada for the rest of the 2018 BSN season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cambio en Santeros de Aguada llega Semaj Christon por Justin Keenan|url=https://canchalatina.com/2018/07/31/cambio-en-santeros-de-aguada-llega-semaj-christon-por-justin-keenan/|access-date=September 19, 2018|work=canchalatina.com|date=July 31, 2018|language=es}}</ref>
===Hapoel Be'er Sheva (2018–2019)=== On September 19, 2018, Christon signed with the Israeli team Hapoel Be'er Sheva for the 2018–19 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hapoel Be'er Sheva signs Semaj Christon|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/europe/israel/289162/hapoel-be-er-sheva-signs-semaj-christon.html|access-date=September 20, 2018|work=Sportando.basketball|date=September 20, 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, Christon led Be'er Sheva to the 2018 Israeli Basketball League Cup Final, where they eventually lost to Maccabi Rishon LeZion. On November 24, 2018, Christon recorded a season-high 31 points, shooting 5-of-11 from three-point range, along with three rebounds and four assists in an 88–89 loss to Hapoel Jerusalem.<ref>{{cite news|title=Winner League, Game 8: Be'er Sheva Vs Hapoel J-M|url=http://basket.co.il/game-zone.asp?GameId=23832&lang=en|access-date=July 24, 2019|work=basket.co.il|date=November 24, 2018}}</ref>
===Limoges CSP (2019–2020)=== On July 24, 2019, Christon signed a one-year deal with the French team Limoges CSP.<ref>{{cite news|title=Limoges picks up point guard Christon|url=https://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/9tlk9locq3rh8w43/limoges-picks-up-point-guard-christon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730082747/https://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/9tlk9locq3rh8w43/limoges-picks-up-point-guard-christon|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 30, 2019|date=July 24, 2019|website=eurocupbasketball.com|access-date=July 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Limoges CSP has upgraded its backcourt with Semaj Christon|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/limoges-csp-has-upgraded-its-backcourt-with-semaj-christon/|access-date=July 24, 2019|work=Sportando.basketball|date=July 24, 2019}}</ref>
===Saski Baskonia (2020)=== On January 27, 2020, Christon officially signed with Kirolbet Baskonia of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.<ref>{{cite news |title=Baskonia signs Semaj Christon |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/baskonia-signs-semaj-christon/ |website=Sportando |access-date=July 22, 2020 |date=January 27, 2020 |last1=Carchia |first1=Emiliano }}</ref> He averaged 9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in ACB competition. The team opted out of Christon's contract on July 1.<ref>{{cite news |title=Baskonia opts out of Semaj Christon's contract |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/baskonia-opts-out-of-semaj-christons-contract/ |website=Sportando |access-date=July 22, 2020 |date=July 1, 2020 |last1=Carchia |first1=Emiliano }}</ref>
===Tofas (2020–2021)=== On July 22, 2020, Christon signed with Tofaş of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroCup.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tofas Bursa lands Semaj Christon |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/tofas-bursa-lands-semaj-christon/ |website=Sportando |access-date=July 22, 2020 |date=July 22, 2020 |last1=Carchia |first1=Emiliano }}</ref>
===ratiopharm Ulm (2021–2022)=== On August 27, 2021, Christon signed with ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga.<ref name="beres">{{cite web |last1=Beres |first1=Arnold |title=Semaj Christon is a newcomer at Ulm |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Germany/news/702123/Semaj-Christon-is-a-newcomer-at-Ulm |website=Eurobasket |access-date=August 27, 2021 |date=August 27, 2021}}</ref>
===Derthona Basket (2022–2023)=== On June 13, 2022, Christon signed a two-year contract with Derthona Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-13 |title=Esperienza e leadership al servizio del Derthona: Semaj Christon è bianconero |url=https://www.derthonabasket.it/esperienza-e-leadership-al-servizio-del-derthona-semaj-christon-e-bianconero/ |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=Derthona Basket |language=it-IT}}</ref>
===Pallacanestro Brescia (2023–2024)=== On August 3, 2023, Christon signed with Pallacanestro Brescia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.<ref>{{cite web|title=La Germani ha il suo play: benvenuto Semaj Christon|url=https://pallacanestrobrescia.it/2023/08/03/semaj-christon-alla-germani/|website=PallacanestroBrescia.it|date=August 3, 2023|access-date=August 3, 2023}}</ref>
===Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia (2024–2025)=== On September 24, 2024, Christon signed with Pistoia Basket 2000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pistoia signs Semaj Christon |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Italy/news/892547/Pistoia-signs-Semaj-Christon |website=www.eurobasket.com |access-date=24 September 2024}}</ref>
===Vanoli Cremona (2025)=== On February 28, 2025, he signed with Vanoli Cremona of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanolibasket.it/2025/02/season-24-25-semaj-christon/|title=Season 24/25: Semaj Christon|last=|first=|date=February 28, 2025|website=vanolibasket.it|publisher=|language=it|access-date=April 4, 2025}}</ref>
===APU Udine (2025–present)=== On November 29, 2025, he signed with APU Udine of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apudine.it/esperienza-e-personalita-per-lapu-semaj-christon-arricchisce-il-reparto-esterni-bianconero/|title=Esperienza e personalità per l’Apu: Semaj Christon arricchisce il reparto esterni bianconero|last=|first=|date=November 29, 2025|website=apudine.it|publisher=|language=it|access-date=January 21, 2026}}</ref>
==National team career== On November 14, 2017, Christon was named a member of the United States national team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification. Christon led the team to a 2–0 record during the November first-round games, played in both games, averaged 13.5 minutes, 6.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shot 44.4 percent from the field, 100 percent (2–2 3pt FGs) percent from 3-point and 100 percent from the foul line (3–3 FTs).<ref>{{cite news|title=USA Basketball – Semaj Christon|url=https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/c/christon-semaj.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920160856/https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/c/christon-semaj.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 20, 2018|access-date=September 20, 2018|work=usab.com}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{NBA player statistics legend}}
===Regular season=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | align="left" | {{nbay|2016}} | align="left" | Oklahoma City | 64 || 1 || 15.2 || .345 || .190 || .548 || 1.4 || 2.0 || .4 || .1 || 2.9 |-class="sortbottom" | align="center" colspan=2| Career | 64 || 1 || 15.2 || .345 || .190 || .548 || 1.4 || 2.0 || .4 || .1 || 2.9 {{S-end}}
===Playoffs=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | align="left" | 2017 | align="left" | Oklahoma City | 2 || 0 || 10.5 || .400 || .333 || .000 || 1.5 || 2.5 || .5 || .0 || 2.5 |-class="sortbottom" | align="center" colspan=2| Career | 2 || 0 || 10.5 || .400 || .333 || .000 || 1.5 || 2.5 || .5 || .0 || 2.5 {{s-end}}
===Domestic Leagues=== {{Basketball player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2014–15 | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=1|{{flagicon|USA|size=20px}} Oklahoma City Blue | style="text-align:center;" rowspan=1| D-League || 46 || 35.2 || .448 || .259 || .778 || 3.6 || 5.8 || 1.6 || .2 || 18.8 |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2016–17 | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=1|{{flagicon|ITA|size=20px}} Consultinvest Pesaro | style="text-align:center;" rowspan=1| LBA || 30 || 33.2 || .469 || .190 || .664 || 3.3 || 3.7 || 1.6 || .2 || 14.3 |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2017–18 | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=1|{{flagicon|CHN|size=20px}} Guangzhou Long-Lions | style="text-align:center;" rowspan=1| CBA || 16 || 42.9 || .474 || .230 || .835 || 4.3 || 5.7 || 1.8 || .3 || 27.7 |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2018 | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=1|{{flagicon|PUR|size=20px}} Santeros de Aguada | style="text-align:center;" rowspan=1| BSN || 3 || 33.5 || .500 || .389 || .812 || 2.0 || 4.3 || 2.0 || 1.0 || 18.6 |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2018–19 | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=1|{{flagicon|ISR|size=20px}} Hapoel Be'er Sheva | style="text-align:center;" rowspan=1| IBPL || 8 || 28.6 || .442 || .395 || .786 || 2.1 || 4.0 || 1.6 || .1 || 18.7 |- {{end}}
===College=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"|2012-13 | style="text-align:left;"|Xavier | 30 || 29 || 34.2 || .444 || .250 || '''.672''' || '''2.9''' || '''4.6''' || '''1.5''' || .1 || 15.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2013-14 | style="text-align:left;"|Xavier | '''34''' || '''34''' || '''35.3''' || '''.479''' || '''.388''' || .668 || 2.7 || 4.2 || 1.3 || '''.2''' || '''17.0''' |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career | 64 || 63 || 34.8 || .462 || .338 || .670 || 2.8 || 4.4 || 1.4 || .2 || 16.2 |- {{end}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{basketballstats|nba=semaj_christon|bbr=c/chrisse01}} * [http://www.goxavier.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2116&path=mbball Xavier Musketeers bio] * [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Semaj-Christon/Summary/26729 RealGM profile]
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