2009 NBA Draft Combine

Dionte Christmas

Full Name: Dionte Lamont Christmas
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6-5 / 205
Birthdate: September 15, 1986 (Philadelphia)
High School:Samuel Fels HS (Philadelphia)
Prep School: Philadelphia Lutheran Christian
College: Temple University

Career Highlights: Had outstanding career at Temple where he was named to the Atlantic 10’s First Team after both his junior and senior seasons, and was a Second Team pick after his sophomore season. Led the conference in scoring during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons, becoming the first player in conference history to lead the Atlantic 10 in scoring in three seasons. Led his team to the NCAA tournament in both his junior and senior seasons. Finished career with 2,043 points, becoming Temple’s fourth player to pass 2,000 points. Set program records for career three-pointers (319) and three-pointers in a season (107).

Senior Year (2008-2009): Honorable Mention All-American. Named Most Outstanding Player of the Atlantic 10 Tournament after averaging 18.7 points and scoring 29 in the championship game victory over Duquesne. Became the first Temple player to score 600 points in three straight seasons. Scored a season high 35 points in upset of then No. 8 Tennessee. Had 20 points or more in 17 games. Was second on team with 5.8 rebounds per game.

Junior Year (2007-08): Named Most Outstanding Player of the Atlantic 10 Tournament after averaging 19.0 points. Became the third player to win back-to-back A-10 scoring titles, averaging 19.7 points. Scored a career-high 37 points vs. Duquesne. Scored his 1000th point vs. No. 20 Xavier. Tallied 20 points or more in 18 games.

Sophomore Year (2006-07): ANamed Second Team All-Atlantic 10 and the conference’s Most Improved Player. Led team and Atlantic 10 in scoring (20.0 ppg) -- just the fifth Temple player to accomplish that feat. Led Atlantic 10 in 20-point games (18) and 30-point games (5). Became the 10th player in Temple history to score 600 points in one season. Had first career double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds at Fordham

Freshman Year (2005-06): Played in all 32 games, making lone start in final game of season against Akron. Averaged 3.5 points, sixth best on squad and first among reserves.

Strengths: Quick release on his jumpshot, with good elevation and form. Adept at coming off screens, catching and shooting. Dangerous offensive player when he gets into a rhythm.

Personal: Was ranked among the top 40 prep school players before going to Temple. Did a year of prep school at Philadelphia Lutheran Christian after playing four years at Samuel Fels High School in Philadelphia.