Casey Crawford
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Casey Crawford is an American professional basketball player. He signed to Canadian team Edmonton Energy
in May 2011.
He has played in the FIBA and IBL leagues. He attended Blue Valley North High School
2002-2006, and played collegiately at Wake Forest University
(2006-8) and the University of Colorado
, where he studied political science (2008–10).
He was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts
. His father Steve was a Major League baseball pitcher.
in Overland Park, Kansas from 2002-2006. While attending, Casey became the school's all time leader in points, rebounds and blocks. He averaged over 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks his senior season for the Mustangs. He was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2006 for the State of Kansas.
out of high school, and after an unsuccessful freshman campaign he transferred to the University of Colorado under Jeff Bzdelik
. Per NCAA Division I ruling, Casey sat out the 2007-2008 season. For his redshirt-sophomore season he tied a record for most points scored by a transfer in their first game with 14 points against Arkansas Pine Bluff. After up and down playing time, Casey averaged 5.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He was fifth on the team in three pointers made. His 2009-2010 season resulted in similar up and down playing time, ending in averages of 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds. He shot 45% from the three point line, and had career highs in points (20 points, vs. Nebraska 3/2/2011; and 5 rebounds vs. Colorado Christian). After his junior season, he decided to turn pro and left school after graduation.
of the English Basketball League
Division 1 team. Casey averaged 25.8 points, 10 rebounds, shot 41.9% from 3pt, 51.6 % fg, 1.4 bpg, 2.0 apg, 95% FT for the season with the Crusaders. After 9 games with the team, the Coventry Crusaders folded due to lack of funds from ownership. In May 2011, Casey signed with Canadian team Edmonton Energy
.
In August 2011 Casey signed with Japanese professional team Akita Northern Happinets
of the BJ League
. In his first pre-season game, Crawford tallied 30 points against the Chiba Jets
Edmonton Energy
The Edmonton Energy is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League, formerly known as the Edmonton Chill. The Chill name was revoked in August 2008 after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.On 27...
in May 2011.
He has played in the FIBA and IBL leagues. He attended Blue Valley North High School
Blue Valley North High School
Blue Valley North High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of the five currently-operated high schools in the Blue Valley School District. The principal is Dr. Tonya Merrigan, the associate principal is...
2002-2006, and played collegiately at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
(2006-8) and the University of Colorado
University of Colorado
The University of Colorado system is a system of public universities in Colorado consisting of three universities in four campuses: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and University of Colorado Denver in downtown Denver and at the Anschutz Medical Campus in...
, where he studied political science (2008–10).
He was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts
Weymouth, Massachusetts
The Town of Weymouth is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, Weymouth had a total population of 53,743. Despite its city status, it is formally known as the Town of Weymouth...
. His father Steve was a Major League baseball pitcher.
High School
Casey attended Blue Valley North High SchoolBlue Valley North High School
Blue Valley North High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of the five currently-operated high schools in the Blue Valley School District. The principal is Dr. Tonya Merrigan, the associate principal is...
in Overland Park, Kansas from 2002-2006. While attending, Casey became the school's all time leader in points, rebounds and blocks. He averaged over 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks his senior season for the Mustangs. He was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2006 for the State of Kansas.
College
Casey signed with Wake Forest UniversityWake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
out of high school, and after an unsuccessful freshman campaign he transferred to the University of Colorado under Jeff Bzdelik
Jeff Bzdelik
Jeff Bzdelik is an American basketball coach, currently coaching at Wake Forest University. He formerly coached the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association for slightly over two seasons, from 2002 through 2004...
. Per NCAA Division I ruling, Casey sat out the 2007-2008 season. For his redshirt-sophomore season he tied a record for most points scored by a transfer in their first game with 14 points against Arkansas Pine Bluff. After up and down playing time, Casey averaged 5.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He was fifth on the team in three pointers made. His 2009-2010 season resulted in similar up and down playing time, ending in averages of 4.6 points and 2.0 rebounds. He shot 45% from the three point line, and had career highs in points (20 points, vs. Nebraska 3/2/2011; and 5 rebounds vs. Colorado Christian). After his junior season, he decided to turn pro and left school after graduation.
Professional
After unsuccessful pre-season tryouts with various National Basketball Developmental League teams (Reno Bighorns, Sioux Falls Skyforce,Iowa Energy), Casey was signed in November by the Coventry CrusadersCoventry Crusaders
The Coventry Crusaders is a Coventry-based basketball team competing in Division 1 of the English Basketball League. They play their home games at the Coventry Sports Centre, alternatively at the North Solihull Sports Centre, and the junior teams play at the Coventry Sports Centre...
of the English Basketball League
English Basketball League
The English Basketball League is a semi-professional and amateur basketball league in England. It forms the second-tier of competition below the professional British Basketball League....
Division 1 team. Casey averaged 25.8 points, 10 rebounds, shot 41.9% from 3pt, 51.6 % fg, 1.4 bpg, 2.0 apg, 95% FT for the season with the Crusaders. After 9 games with the team, the Coventry Crusaders folded due to lack of funds from ownership. In May 2011, Casey signed with Canadian team Edmonton Energy
Edmonton Energy
The Edmonton Energy is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League, formerly known as the Edmonton Chill. The Chill name was revoked in August 2008 after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.On 27...
.
In August 2011 Casey signed with Japanese professional team Akita Northern Happinets
Akita Northern Happinets
Akita Northern Happinets is a professional basketball team playing in the bj league, the top-tier professional basketball league of Japan.-Current roster:...
of the BJ League
Bj league
The bj league is a professional basketball league in Japan that began on November 5, 2005. The ten team league is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference, and the Western Conference. It had its inaugural All-Star game in 2006. One of its major sponsors is Spalding.The bj league...
. In his first pre-season game, Crawford tallied 30 points against the Chiba Jets