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Christian Wood named Herd Copy's 2018-19 Herd Player of the Year


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Christian Wood has been named Herd Copy's 2018-19 Wisconsin Herd Player of the Year.

The versatile big man dominated the NBA G League, averaging 29.3 points and 14.0 rebounds per game in 28 games on assignment from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Wood wreaked havoc on both ends of the court for the Herd, recording 25 double-doubles while topping 40 points twice and 20 rebounds three times (including a franchise-record 23 boards against the Capital City Go-Go on January 19).

Playing with high energy and athleticism, the 6-11 forward was simply unstoppable at times, shooting 55.8% from the floor, 75.3% from the free-throw line, and adding 2.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game.

Christian Wood - Herd Stats (28 games)


PPG FG% FT% REB AST STL BLK
29.3 55.8 75.3 14.0 2.4 1.0 2.1


Here are some highlights from Wood's monster season:

Named to All-Winter Showcase 2018 First Team

Wood displayed his full arsenal of skills at the NBA G League Winter Showcase in December 2018, stuffing the stat sheet by averaging 34.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game in two games, and was named to the All-Winter Showcase First Team.



Wood goes for 45 points and 19 rebounds vs. Canton Charge

Wood exploded for 45 points and 19 boards against the Canton Charge on February 10. He was a force inside and out, hitting 18-of-25 shots (1-of-2 from three) and 8-of-10 free throws, while adding 2 blocks and 2 steals on the defensive end.

The 45-point game is the 2nd-highest total in Herd history (46, Xavier Munford, 3/21/2018).



Named to All-NBA G League Third Team

In addition to racking up huge numbers this season, Christian Wood also piled up the hardware. His eye-popping performances earned him a spot on the All-Winter Showcase First Team, the Midseason All-NBA G League Team, and the All-NBA G League Third Team.



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