Christian Brandt moved from the court to the bench in the fall of 2021, opting to become a Student Assistant Coach after three seasons of play.

2020-21: Started all 10 games of Covid-shortened season scoring 2.90 points per game with 2.30 rebounds per game ... awarded Covid Red Shirt ... member SIAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team.

2019-20: Earned a second athletic letter with 20 starts in 25 appearances in sophomore season.

2017-18: Earned an athletic with 12 starts in 26 appearances as a true freshman.

High School: Prepped at Auburn (Ala.) High School under head coach Frank Tolbert ... scored 1,469 career points ... third highest all-time scorer at AHS ... school's all-time leader in assists and steals ... 2^nd team All-State selection.

Personal: Majoring in Health Science ... favorite food is Italian ... favorite movie is Star Wars ... favorite TV show is Game of Thrones ... favorite musician is Luke Combs ... enjoys golf ... favorite professional athlete is Larry Bird ... video games are a guilty pleasure ... plans a career as a strength and conditioning coach, but dreams of playing in the NBA ... brother to Caroline ... son of Shannon and Chris Brandt.