Ron Crevier
Encyclopedia
Ronald Joseph Oscar Camille Crevier (born April 14, 1958 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former professional basketball
player. He played part of one season in the National Basketball Association
and in the early 1980s for the Canadian national men's basketball team
.
Crevier played for Dawson College
CEGEP before enrolling at Boston College
, where during his four years he came off the bench for the Eagles. Despite his limited playing time the 7-foot Crevier was drafted by the Chicago Bulls
in the 4th round (75th pick overall) in the 1983 draft
. He did not make team however and played instead in the Continental Basketball Association
for the Toronto Tornadoes, along with fellow Canadian Jim Zoet
.
Crevier began the 1985-6 season playing for the Springfield Flame of the United States Basketball League
, and posted the 3rd most blocked shots in the league with 1.6 per game. He joined the Golden State Warriors
in mid-season and saw a minute of action in one game. He later joined the Detroit Pistons
, playing 3 minutes over two games. Crevier then played the 1986-7 season for Pamesa Valencia in Spain
.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He played part of one season in the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
and in the early 1980s for the Canadian national men's basketball team
Canadian national men's basketball team
The Canadian national men's basketball team represents Canada in international basketball competitions. The team is currently ranked 24th by FIBA. Athletes for this team are selected by Canada Basketball...
.
Crevier played for Dawson College
Dawson College
Dawson College was the first English CEGEP and is located in Westmount, just west of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dawson College is located near the heart of downtown Montreal in a former nunnery on 4.85 hectares of green space...
CEGEP before enrolling at Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
, where during his four years he came off the bench for the Eagles. Despite his limited playing time the 7-foot Crevier was drafted by the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
in the 4th round (75th pick overall) in the 1983 draft
1983 NBA Draft
The 1983 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1983 in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams. At least three players from the 1983 draft now serve as coaches...
. He did not make team however and played instead in the Continental Basketball Association
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
for the Toronto Tornadoes, along with fellow Canadian Jim Zoet
Jim Zoet
Jim Zoet is a former National Basketball Association player.Zoet's college career consisted of playing time both in the USA for Kent State University and in Canada for Lakehead University...
.
Crevier began the 1985-6 season playing for the Springfield Flame of the United States Basketball League
United States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
, and posted the 3rd most blocked shots in the league with 1.6 per game. He joined the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in mid-season and saw a minute of action in one game. He later joined the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
, playing 3 minutes over two games. Crevier then played the 1986-7 season for Pamesa Valencia in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
See also
- List of Montreal athletes
- FrozenHoops.com History of basketball in Canada. Selection of Top 100 Canadian players of all time.