Jason Crowe Jr.

Physical Profile

Stands at a listed 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, with a measured 6-foot-5.5-inch wingspan. While he doesn't possess overwhelming size or vertical explosiveness for an elite guard, his length is a solid asset. He is a fluid athlete with a shifty handle and body control. He will need to add significant strength to his frame to better absorb contact at the collegiate level and to hold his own on the defensive end against bigger guards.

Play Style

A southpaw guard who is one of the most prolific and confident scorers in high school basketball. His game is built around his exceptional ability to create and make difficult shots from all over the floor. He is constantly in attack mode, using a shifty handle and an array of dribble moves to break down defenders. Crowe excels in isolation and ball-screen situations, where he can pull up from deep, get to his mid-range game, or use a crafty floater. While he can score in bunches, he has a tendency to look for his own offense first but has demonstrated the capacity for playmaking.

Strengths

• Elite three-level scorer with a special ability to create his own shot. He holds the California state record for career points (4,718) and averaged 38.1 points per game for his career.
• Potent off-the-dribble shooter with deep range extending well beyond the three-point line. He utilizes a deep bag of moves, including polished step-backs and quick pull-ups, to create space for his shot.
• Highly skilled and crafty ball-handler with an advanced understanding of how to use ball screens. He effectively changes speeds and has a variety of fakes, floaters, and clever lay-up packages to finish in the lane.

Areas to Improve

• Adding physical strength is a primary development need. He can struggle to finish through contact in the lane and needs to bulk up to handle the physicality of high-major college basketball, particularly on defense.
• Defensive consistency and engagement. While a willing defender with good lateral quickness, he must commit to embracing the defensive end of the floor and avoid lapses.
• Can be a volume scorer who at times monopolizes the ball and hunts for his own shot. Continued development in his floor vision and willingness to create for others, an ability he has shown flashes of with USA Basketball, will be crucial for his transition to the next level.

College Projection

Expected to be an instant-impact offensive weapon from the moment he steps on campus at the University of Missouri. As a consensus five-star recruit and the Tigers' highest-rated signee since Michael Porter Jr., he will be a focal point of the offense. His immediate role will be as a primary scorer and shot creator, with his development as a primary playmaker and defender determining his ultimate ceiling.

Best Fit

An up-tempo, ball-screen-heavy offensive system that provides him the freedom to create. Missouri's system, which ranked in the 97th percentile in ball-screen actions and emphasizes pace and three-point shooting, is an ideal schematic fit for his skills. A program that needs a go-to scorer who can create offense late in the shot clock will maximize his unique talents.