Fan favorite Patrick Christopher has a younger brother making waves as a 5-star recruit in the class of 2020. Back in June, the Bears became the first program to offer a scholarship to Joshua Christopher of Mayfair High School in Lakewood (Ca.). That scholarship offer — apparently — served as a beacon for the flood gates to open as Arizona, Florida State, UCLA, UNLV, UCSB, and USC have all since offered the 6-4, 190 pound shooting guard.
ESPN ranks Christopher as a five-star and 18th overall in their current top 25 recruits of 2020 rankings. According to Ryan Gorcey of Scout, Christopher averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals per game on 47 percent shooting from the field in limited minutes this season.