Northern State University Athletics

Bill Christensen was a left-handed sharp shooter who played four seasons (1971-75) as a starter for Coach Bob Wachs. Christensen was named to the honorable mention all-district team his sophomore year and earned All-American status his senior year. Christensen compiled 1,865 points, averaging 20 points per game as a Wolf, and sat third all-time in the career scoring records upon graduation. In addition, he was the highest scoring Northern State guard in program history at the time. He led the Wolves in scoring for three seasons and was selected a captain three times. Christensen scored in double figures in over 90 straight games and was a multiple time all-conference, all-district, and All-South Dakota team member. 

His collegiate honors included NSU's outstanding male athlete (Clark Swisher Award), Who's Who in College Athletics and a special merit award from the NAIA for basketball achievement. Christensen has been inducted into the South Dakota State Amateur Basketball Hall of Fame, the SDIC Basketball Hall of Fame, and the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Christensen was a Gypsy Day marshal candidate in 1974. Prior to his time at Northern State, Christensen was a 2-time all-state honoree and led South Dakota in scoring for two seasons. 

Christensen and his wife, Diane, have two sons, Chad and Michael. He retired from Pfizer Animal Health after 35 years and Diane retired from a 30-year teaching career. The pair reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.