NewsThe LA LocalNovember 2, 2026Los Angeles County
University of Missouri names Inglewood’s Jason Crowe Jr. to Naismith Trophy Watch List
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Inglewood native Jason Crowe Jr. was named to the Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Watch List ahead of his college basketball debut for the Missouri Tigers. Crowe is one of only five freshmen nationwide and 50 total players selected for the preseason recognition.
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The recognition highlights a local high school record-holder entering the national collegiate basketball spotlight as he begins his freshman season at the University of Missouri.
Key Facts
- Jason Crowe Jr. was selected for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Watch List.
- The announcement was made Monday by the University of Missouri.
- Crowe is scheduled to make his college basketball debut for the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday at home against Cleveland State.
- He is one of only five freshmen in the country named to the watch list and among 50 total players selected.
- Crowe was also named to the Bob Cousy Award Watch List for the country's top point guard.
- He holds California’s all-time high school scoring record with 4,718 career points.
- Crowe was selected as co-MVP at the McDonald’s All-American Game.
- His father, Jason Crowe Sr., is an assistant basketball coach at Missouri and previously coached him at Inglewood High School.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationCleveland State“Opponent in the upcoming basketball game against the Missouri Tigers”OrganizationBob Cousy Award“Award honoring the country's top point guard, to whose watch list Crowe was name”OrganizationInglewood High School“High school where Crowe previously played basketball”OrganizationMcDonald’s All-American Game“All-star game where Crowe was selected as co-MVP”PersonJason Crowe Jr.“Inglewood basketball player selected to the Naismith Trophy Watch List”OrganizationUniversity of Missouri“Announced the watch list selection and hosts the Missouri Tigers basketball team”locationCrenshaw District“LA neighborhood where the author was raised”OrganizationThe LA Local“News publication where the author works as a reporter”OrganizationLos Angeles Unified School District“School district where the author previously worked as an educator”locationCalifornia“State where Crowe set his all-time scoring record”locationInglewood“Hometown of Jason Crowe Jr. and location of Inglewood High School”PersonJason Crowe Sr.“Assistant basketball coach at Missouri and father of Jason Crowe Jr.”