Christian Fermin

Played in the first four games of the season, before taking a leave of absence and receiving a redshirt.
Totaled 10 rebounds, six blocks, three points, three assists and one steal in 52 minutes of playing time.
Swatted four shots in 20 minutes of play, adding one steal, against Utah State (11/7/25) in the Texas Showcase.
Grabbed four rebounds and blocked one shot in the season opener versus Wagner (11/3/25).

2024-25 – JUNIOR (at VCU)

Competed in 34 of 35 contests and started 11 affairs, including each of the first nine, for a squad that finished 28-7 (15-3) and swept the league championships.
Averaged 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 19.4 minutes per game, while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor.
Led the team in offensive rebounding (1.79), while finishing second in field-goal percentage and blocked shots.
Ended the year No. 50 in the nation, per KenPom, in block percentage (7.7).
Tied for sixth in the A-10 in total blocks (47) and tied for eighth in blocks average.
In league-only competition, tied for fifth in the A-10 in blocks average (1.4).
Scored at least seven points on eight occasions, with nine-plus thrice and 12-plus twice.
Blocked multiple shots 12 times to rank seventh in the A-10, with three-plus five times to rank co-ninth and four-plus thrice to rank sixth, all of which put him second among Rams.
Grabbed four-plus rebounds in 10 games, with five-plus in five, seven-plus in three and eight-plus in two.
Pulled down five-plus offensive boards three times to rank co-second on the team and co-seventh in the A-10, as well as finished as the lone player in the conference to grab seven offensive rebounds in two outings.
Dished out multiple assists in five contests.
Compiled two of the seven instances of an A-10 player amassing at least seven offensive rebounds in a contest, including one of just two on the road and the only one in a conference road game.
Tied for the second-most blocks in a game (five) by any player on the roster.
Posted the two highest single-game offensive rebounding totals by a Ram, with seven twice.
Scored seven points on a 3-of-4 field-goal ledger in the A-10 Tournament semifinal victory against Loyola Chicago (3/15/25).
Logged six points and three blocked shots in 25 minutes in the triumph over George Mason (2/22/25).
Registered eight points on 4-of-7 shooting versus UMass (2/19/25).
Had five points and seven rebounds, all of which came on the offensive end, in the win at Dayton (2/7/25), chipping in two assists and two blocks.
Tallied seven points, eight rebounds (five offensive) and a career-high-tying five blocks versus La Salle (2/4/25).
Finished with four rebounds and four blocked shots in the triumph at St. Joseph’s (1/17/25).
Put up eight points on 4-of-7 shooting in a victory over Saint Louis (1/14/25).
Scored a season-best 14 points on a 6-of-8 clip from the floor, good for a career high in makes, in a win at Loyola Chicago (1/4/25), plus grabbed four rebounds and made both his free throws.
Did not play against William & Mary (12/22/24) due to illness.
Totaled nine points on 4-of-6 shooting and a season-best nine rebounds, including a season-high seven on the offensive end, versus Elizabeth City State (11/29/24), adding four blocks and a then-career-high-tying two assists.
Produced eight points on a 4-of-5 field-goal clip, along with two blocked shots, in the Charleston Classic victory against Miami (11/24/24).
Tallied 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, good for a then-career-high-tying mark in made field goals, in the Veterans Classic win over Boston College (11/8/24), adding two blocks.

2023-24 – SOPHOMORE (at VCU)

One of four Rams to play in all 38 games, including the only one to start each of them.
Earned the fourth-most starts in a single season in VCU history, trailing only three players from 2010-11 Final Four team.
Averaged 5.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 21.4 minutes per game, while notching a 57.0 percent clip from the floor.
Led the team in blocks, while placing second in field-goal percentage (min. 10 FGA) and offensive rebounding (1.92).
Ranked fourth on the roster in free-throw attempts (75), as well as fifth in made free throws (50) and minutes average.
Placed No. 46 nationally in block percentage (7.9) and No. 145 in offensive rebounding percentage (11.1), both per KenPom.
Finished sixth in the A-10 in total offensive rebounds (73), seventh in total blocks (55), ninth in blocks average and No. 13 in offensive rebounding average.
In league-only competition, placed No. 11 in blocks average (1.2) and No. 15 in offensive rebounding average (1.61).
Scored at least eight points in 12 appearances, reaching double digits in six and hitting 12-plus in three.
Swatted multiple shots 15 times, with three-plus six times and four-plus thrice, all of which led VCU and ranked seventh—either solely or tied—in the A-10.
Hauled in at least four rebounds 17 times, with six-plus eight times, nine-plus six times (second on team and tied for No. 11 in the A-10) and 10-plus twice.
Pulled down five-plus offensive rebounds five times to pace the Rams and co-lead the A-10, reaching six-plus twice to lead VCU and rank co-second in the league.
Matched the highest single-game offensive rebounding total (nine) by an A-10 player, tying the No. 22 mark by any Division I competitor on the year.
Amassed all three instances of a Ram blocking at least four shots in a single contest.
Posted the highest single-game rebounding mark (14) and the co-third-best figure (10) by a VCU player.
Responsible for five of the seven occasions of a Ram compiling at least five offensive rebounds, including recording the highest (nine) and third-highest (six) single-game counts.
Concluded the season with eight points and nine boards, five of which came on the offensive end, at Utah (3/27/24) in the NIT quarterfinals.
Posted 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting, tying a then-career best in makes, in the NIT second-round triumph at South Florida (3/24/24), adding two blocks.
Scored seven points in the A-10 Tournament quarterfinal triumph over UMass (3/14/24).
Notched seven points, five rebounds and two blocks in the rivalry victory against Richmond (2/3/24).
Had eight points, nine rebounds and a perfect 4-of-4 free-throw ledger in 28 minutes during the win over Loyola Chicago (1/23/24).
Scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, tying a then-career high makes, and pulled down four rebounds at La Salle (1/13/24).
Logged eight points and a career-high 14 rebounds, including a career-best nine on the offensive end, versus George Washington (1/6/24), chipping in three blocks and an unblemished 4-of-4 mark the line in 29 minutes.
Started A-10 play with a career-best 15 points, nine rebounds (five offensive) and three blocked shots in 28 minutes against St. Bonaventure (1/3/24), plus went a perfect 7-of-7 at the stripe to set career highs in makes and attempts.
Compiled 11 points and four blocks versus Maryland Eastern Shore (12/22/23), finishing 4-of-6 from the field and 3-of-4 at the line, tying his then-career highs in free throws both made and attempted.
Produced nine points and five rebounds in 32 minutes versus Memphis (12/6/23), adding a 3-of-4 clip from the line to set a then-career best in makes and tie his then-high in attempts.
Registered eight points and six rebounds in 30 minutes against Norfolk State (12/1/23).
Blocked four shots and grabbed four rebounds in 31 minutes of action versus Boise State (11/24/23) in an ESPN Events Invitational matchup.
Scored a then-career-best 12 points on a perfect 5-of-5 clip from the floor, good for a then-career high in makes, against Iowa State (11/23/23) in the ESPN Events Invitational opener, adding three blocks in a career-best 37 minutes.
Tallied eight points and nine rebounds, including five on the offensive glass, in 30 minutes against Seattle (11/18/23).
Put up six points, four rebounds and a then-career-best two assists in a then-career-high 34 minutes against Radford (11/15/23).
Amassed his first-career double-double with then-career highs in points (10) and rebounds (10) versus Samford (11/10/23), with a then-career-best six boards coming on the offensive end, plus swatted a career-best five shots, good for the second 10-point, 10-rebound, five-block outing by a Ram in the last 20 seasons (2004-24).
Made his first collegiate start in the season opener against McNeese State (11/6/23) and finished with a then-career-best six rebounds, along with two blocks and the first assist of his career.

2022-23 – FRESHMAN (at VCU)

Appeared in 14 contests, half of which were during league play, for a team that went 27-8 (15-3 A-10) and swept the conference titles.
Accumulated 10 rebounds, six points, three blocks and two steals across 47 minutes of court time.
Made his NCAA Tournament debut versus No. 19 Saint Mary’s (3/17/23), setting a season high with two blocks in five minutes.
Hit both his free-throw attempts to finish with two points at St. Joseph’s (2/21/23).
Grabbed a season-best three rebounds in the comeback victory at Dayton (1/13/23).
Produced two points, on his first collegiate made field goal, along with one rebound at Duquesne (1/4/23) in his first conference action.
Earned a season-best 5:49 of playing time in the triumph over Vanderbilt (11/30/22).
Debuted with one point and one steal in the season-opening win versus Manhattan (11/7/22).

HIGH SCHOOL

Consensus four-star, top-120 recruit who was unanimously considered a top-five player in Pennsylvania.
Tabbed the No. 116 prospect nationally by the 247Sports Composite, good for third in his home state, and the No. 120 recruit in the Rivals Industry Ranking, which slotted him No. 16 at the center position.
Selected as a nominee for the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game.
Set the school record for rebounds (753), blocks (283), double-doubles (40), triple-doubles (five) and scoring average (16.5), plus scored over 1,000 prep points.
Broke the school’s single-game scoring record with 43 points on 21-of-25 shooting versus Pocono Mountain East on 1/13/22.
Tabbed a PIAA Class 6A First Team All-State pick as a senior, the first player in his school’s history to achieve that honor, as well as won Pocono Record Player of the Year and The Morning Call Lehigh Valley Co-Player of the Year.
Averaged 21.7 points, 14.5 rebounds, 4.8 blocks and 1.5 assists per game during his final high school campaign.
Named a PIAA Class 6A Second Team All-State selection as a junior and helped his team win the division title.
Posted 17.5 points, 12.0 rebounds and 6.8 blocks per game, capping the year with 27 points versus Allen in the District 11 6A semifinals.
Made his debut at the varsity level as a sophomore after competing on the freshman team his first year of high school.
Played for the PSA Cardinals on the Nike EYBL circuit at the AAU level.

PERSONAL

Full name is Christian Miguel Fermin, while his nicknames are “Ferm” and “C-Ferm.”
Last name is pronounced FURR-min.
Born Dec. 21, 2003, in Tobyhanna, Pa.
Finishing his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from VCU and then will complete coursework towards second undergraduate degree from Tennessee in psychology.
Enjoys gaming, modeling clothes and playing music on the bass guitar and keyboard.
Favorite athlete is Russell Westbrook because of his passion and because he has been a Thunder fan since fifth grade.
Best sports memory is winning the A-10 Tournament title as a junior at VCU and then taking pictures on the court with his teammates and academic advisor.
Wears No. 12 because it is No. 21—his number his final three seasons at VCU, after donning No. 11 as a freshman—backwards and was also his high school coach’s number.
Committed to Tennessee over Georgia State, Seattle, Seton Hall, UNLV and Virginia.
Chose Tennessee because of the standards of the program.
Follows four prior Tennessee letter winners from Pennsylvania, just one of whom suited up over the last 55 years (1971-2026).