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Jersey Number 4
Christian Coleman
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Hometown:
- Winnsboro, La.
- High School:
- Franklin Parish HS
Bio
2025-26 (Fifth Year):
Lanky, 6-8 athlete brings size and versatility… Late bloomer, grew seven inches in the two years after his high school graduation before deciding to give college a try. His basketball career has gone through a similar growth spurt with stops at the NAIA and NJCAA levels followed by two years at UAB and now the Big 12 Conference… Using a fifth season of eligibility at OSU through a special NCAA waiver for the 2025-26 academic year, which grants an extra year to student-athletes who previously competed at a non-NCAA school.
Lutz on Coleman:
"Christian's story is one of perseverance, and he plays like it. He's a tough, versatile competitor who knows how to win, and he's just now starting to scratch the surface of what he can become. We're excited to help him take his game to the next level."
at UAB (2023-25):
In two seasons in Birmingham, Ala., helped the Blazers to a 47-25 record with trips to the 2024 NCAA tournament and the 2025 NIT quarterfinals … Averaged 11.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in 27.6 minutes during the 2024-25 season with seven double-figure rebounding games and five 20-point performances… Ranked among the American Athletic Conference leaders in rebounds (8th), offensive boards (2nd, 3.14), double-doubles (7th, 6) and field-goal percentage (8th, .533)… Played some of his best basketball during the month of March, helping UAB to a second consecutive AAC title game appearance before averaging 19.0 points on 75% shooting against 2025 NIT opponents Saint Joseph's (15), Santa Clara (21) and UC Irvine (21), where he pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds… As a junior in 2023-24, appeared in all 35 games, averaging 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 19.3 minutes… Was a catalyst in the Blazers' 2024 AAC tournament title push, averaging 14.3 points on 57% shooting over three games at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas… Two-year totals included 698 points, 421 rebounds, 56 blocks and 49 steals in 72 games (43 starts).
At South Plains College (2022-23):
Ranked as the nation’s No. 2 junior college prospect by jucorecruiting.com following a standout sophomore season at South Plains College (Levelland, Texas)… Earned first team all-conference and all-region honors…. Averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 51.9% from the floor… Helped his team to a 22-9 record… Scored in double-figures in 27 of his 29 appearances and collected 11 double-doubles.
At LSU Alexandria (2021-22):
Started his collegiate career at the NAIA level, earning both Freshman of the Year and second team All-Red River Athletic Conference status… Averaged 12.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 65.0% from the field… Helped his team to 20 wins and a bid to the NAIA national tournament.
High School:
A 2018 graduate of Franklin Parish HS in northeastern Louisiana… Received honorable mention all-district honors but no college offers.
Personal:
Born on Aug. 28.. Son of Emmitt Coleman and Latonya Jackson...Has 13 siblings... Graduated from UAB in May 2025 with a general studies degree.... Hobbies include cooking and fishing.
Lanky, 6-8 athlete brings size and versatility… Late bloomer, grew seven inches in the two years after his high school graduation before deciding to give college a try. His basketball career has gone through a similar growth spurt with stops at the NAIA and NJCAA levels followed by two years at UAB and now the Big 12 Conference… Using a fifth season of eligibility at OSU through a special NCAA waiver for the 2025-26 academic year, which grants an extra year to student-athletes who previously competed at a non-NCAA school.
Lutz on Coleman:
"Christian's story is one of perseverance, and he plays like it. He's a tough, versatile competitor who knows how to win, and he's just now starting to scratch the surface of what he can become. We're excited to help him take his game to the next level."
at UAB (2023-25):
In two seasons in Birmingham, Ala., helped the Blazers to a 47-25 record with trips to the 2024 NCAA tournament and the 2025 NIT quarterfinals … Averaged 11.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in 27.6 minutes during the 2024-25 season with seven double-figure rebounding games and five 20-point performances… Ranked among the American Athletic Conference leaders in rebounds (8th), offensive boards (2nd, 3.14), double-doubles (7th, 6) and field-goal percentage (8th, .533)… Played some of his best basketball during the month of March, helping UAB to a second consecutive AAC title game appearance before averaging 19.0 points on 75% shooting against 2025 NIT opponents Saint Joseph's (15), Santa Clara (21) and UC Irvine (21), where he pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds… As a junior in 2023-24, appeared in all 35 games, averaging 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 19.3 minutes… Was a catalyst in the Blazers' 2024 AAC tournament title push, averaging 14.3 points on 57% shooting over three games at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas… Two-year totals included 698 points, 421 rebounds, 56 blocks and 49 steals in 72 games (43 starts).
At South Plains College (2022-23):
Ranked as the nation’s No. 2 junior college prospect by jucorecruiting.com following a standout sophomore season at South Plains College (Levelland, Texas)… Earned first team all-conference and all-region honors…. Averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 51.9% from the floor… Helped his team to a 22-9 record… Scored in double-figures in 27 of his 29 appearances and collected 11 double-doubles.
At LSU Alexandria (2021-22):
Started his collegiate career at the NAIA level, earning both Freshman of the Year and second team All-Red River Athletic Conference status… Averaged 12.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 65.0% from the field… Helped his team to 20 wins and a bid to the NAIA national tournament.
High School:
A 2018 graduate of Franklin Parish HS in northeastern Louisiana… Received honorable mention all-district honors but no college offers.
Personal:
Born on Aug. 28.. Son of Emmitt Coleman and Latonya Jackson...Has 13 siblings... Graduated from UAB in May 2025 with a general studies degree.... Hobbies include cooking and fishing.
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