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Scott Christopherson #0
- Position: Guard
- Height: 6'3”
- Weight: 200 lbs.
- Birthdate: May 17, 1989
- Hometown: LaCrosse, WI
- High School: Aquinas H.S.
High School Career
After Christopherson played his first two prep years at Melrose-Mindoro, where he averaged 22.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Mustangs in his final season, he then transferred to Aquinas. In his first year at Aquinas, he averaged 20.6 points per game
As a Blugold senior, Christopherson would lead Division 3 LaCrosse Aquinas to a 26-1 season (12-0 conference) as well as the WIAA Tournament Championship Game. Aquinas lost the title match to St. Catherine's, 60-56, as Christopherson tallied 18 points on 6 for 21 shooting, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.
His senior season averages were 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and four assists per game.
WisHoop.net's Brightcove Video of Scott Christopherson Highlights
High School Accolades
- 2007 Associated Press All-State First Team
- 2007 “Mr. Basketball” in the state of Wisconsin
- 2007 WBCA All-State Division 3 Team (Unanimous selection)
Recruiting History
Final 2007 Recruiting Expert Rankings
| Recruiting Expert/Service | Ranking |
|---|---|
| ESPN Top150 | #142 (of 150) |
| Rivals.com | NR |
- Committed to play for Marquette since his sophomore year.
- Final 2007 ESPN “Top 150” ranking: #142; ranked #24 top point guard.
Quotables
- Racine St. Catherine head coach, Bob Letsch, on Christopherson before the WIAA D-3 championship game: “He’s going to put the ball up, he’s going to take it to the hole, he’s very athletic, he jumps well, he can go right or left, he can pull up and take the jumper off a quick dribble.” Racine Journal Times article
Marquette Career
2007-08
Scott entered 2007-08 as a member of a four member recruiting class for Marquette. The other members included Trevor Mbakwe and Patrick Hazel. Christopherson selected Marquette over Wisconsin and Washington State.
It was discovered that Scott needed knee surgery prior to the beginning of the season. The surgery was successful and he made his debut against ???
Personal Notes
Scott is the son of Dale and Sue Christopherson, one of three children. He has two sisters, Ashleigh and Elizabeth. He is a business major. His dad, Dale, played basketball collegiately for UW-Stevens Point.
