Sept. 28, 2016
THE FLATS – A native of Washington, D.C., freshman Christian Matthews joins the Yellow Jackets from the National Christian Academy, the same school as teammate Sylvester Ogbonda.
Matthews was the National Christian Academy’s all-time leading scorer, averaging 22.5 points a game in his junior campaign.
The forward was described by the Washington Post as being, “blessed with soft touch and plenty of range.”
Matthews will wear No. 23 on his jersey for the Jackets
Shoe Size: 16
Roommate: AD
One word that describes me: Calm
Favorite food: Fried Chicken
Favorite late night snack: Fruit
Meal I prepare most often: Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Favorite interest, activity or hobby outside of basketball: Playing football
App on your phone you use the most: Twitter
Favorite spot on campus: Zelnak
Favorite childhood activity: Playing video games
Favorite TV show: The Fairly OddParents
Favorite place you have traveled to: Times Square
Celebrity crush: Paula Patton
Biggest fear: Heights
First job you had: Never had a job
Favorite sports movie: More than a Game
Favorite non-sports movie: Friday After Next
Best sports talent besides basketball: Football
Favorite NBA player: Paul George
Favorite non-NBA athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite non-NBA professional team: New England Patriots
Favorite Georgia Tech sport to watch: Basketball
Most memorable sports moment: The “shot” by MJ
Pregame ritual: Prayer
My focus this summer: Improving my skills on and off the basketball court
Favorite Coach Pastner phrase: PACE
What I’m looking forward to most about Georgia Tech: Starting school and playing during the basketball season
ABOUT GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL
Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team is in its first year under head coach Josh Pastner. Tech has been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1979, won three ACC Championships (1985, 1990, 1993), played in the NCAA Tournament 16 times and played in two Final Fours (1990, 2004). Connect with Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball on social media by liking their Facebook Page, or following on Twitter (@GTMBB).
For more information on Tech basketball, visit Ramblinwreck.com. Tickets for men’s basketball can be purchased here.
