Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Julian Champagnie

How Julian Champagnie built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Julian Champagnie is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for St. John's Red Storm, where his performance earned him all-conference honors twice in the Big East.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 4, 2020: Freshman Season High

On March 4, 2020, Julian Champagnie recorded a freshman season-high 23 points and six rebounds in a 77–55 loss to Butler.

November 30, 2020: Sophomore Season Debut

On November 30, 2020, Julian Champagnie made his sophomore season debut, recording 29 points and 10 rebounds in a 97–93 win over Boston College.

January 9, 2021: 33 Points Against Creighton

On January 9, 2021, Julian Champagnie tallied 33 points and 10 rebounds in a 97–79 loss to seventh-ranked Creighton. This was the first 30-point double-double by a St. John's player since D'Angelo Harrison in 2015.

July 4, 2021: Withdrawal from NBA Draft

On July 4, 2021, Julian Champagnie announced he was withdrawing from the 2021 NBA draft and returning to St. John's for his junior year, after initially declaring while maintaining college eligibility.

January 5, 2022: Career-High Score

On January 5, 2022, Julian Champagnie scored a career-high 34 points in an 89–84 win over DePaul.

April 2, 2022: Declared for 2022 NBA draft

On April 2, 2022, Julian Champagnie declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. He ultimately went undrafted.

June 24, 2022: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers

On June 24, 2022, Julian Champagnie signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. He would split time with their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.

February 14, 2023: Waived by 76ers

On February 14, 2023, Julian Champagnie was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 16, 2023: Signed with San Antonio Spurs

On February 16, 2023, the San Antonio Spurs claimed Julian Champagnie off waivers and signed him to a two-way contract.

July 6, 2023: Re-signed with Spurs

On July 6, 2023, Julian Champagnie re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

February 10, 2025: Played Against Twin Brother

On February 10, 2025, Julian Champagnie played against his twin brother Justin for the first time in an NBA game, when the San Antonio Spurs met the Washington Wizards. They are among a very small number of twins who have ever played against one another in an NBA game.

December 31, 2025: Career High 36 Points

On December 31, 2025, Julian Champagnie scored a career-high 36 points and made 11 three-point field goals in a victory over the New York Knicks. His 11 three-pointers also set a Spurs franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a game.