Sleeper Prospects of the Week | Week 9
After a New Year break, Stephen Gillaspie brings back the Sleeper Prospects who have impressed in the 2026 NBA Draft Class!
A new calendar year is here, and we keep monitoring the best sleeper prospects for each week!
Christian Hammond | Santa Clara | Sophomore (RS) | 6’4” | 195
Santa Clara is a school that routinely produces a ton of talent. Whether it be Jalen Williams or Brandin Podziemski in the NBA, it has almost become an expectation for the Broncos to have a player who can potentially make it to the NBA. Many believe that Elijah Mahi stands the best chance to make the pro leap—and he very well may be—but there are some other players making a push. Christian Hammond is the player who is stirring the drink for Santa Clara this season.
