Colorado basketball transfer Andrew Crawford finds new home nearby

TL;DR

Andrew Crawford, a former four-star recruit from Colorado, will transfer to the University of Northern Colorado for the upcoming season. He struggled for playing time at Colorado, averaging 1.4 points in 10 games last season.

Key points

Andrew Crawford transfers to University of Northern Colorado
Crawford was the highest-rated recruit in Colorado's 2024 class
He averaged 1.4 points in 10 games at Colorado
Crawford redshirted his freshman year
The transfer is part of major roster turnover for Colorado

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The Colorado men's basketball program is seeing major roster turnover this offseason. Three of the Buffaloes' top four players are moving on to other schools, and on Monday morning, another former Buff announced his transfer portal destination.

Guard Andrew Crawford, the highest-rated Colorado recruit in the 2024 class, will be playing next season at the University of Northern Colorado. The former four-star recruit was a prized piece of the Buffs' 2024 class ranking as the No. 85 overall player in the ESPN Top 100.

Crawford played sparingly over two seasons in Boulder, redshirting his freshman year before seeing action in just 10 games this past year. In those 10 appearances, the 6-foot-8 guard averaged just 1.4 points in 4.8 minutes per game.

For Crawford and Colorado, the pairing never worked out. Crawford seems better suited for a low to mid-major program like the Bears, where he can turn into a star at that level.

Tad Boyle and his staff, despite adding one transfer so far, still need five more players to fill out their 2026-27 roster. Expect at least one more big man after signing Noah Feddersen from North Dakota State, and a couple of wing and guard types.

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Q&A

Why did Andrew Crawford transfer from Colorado basketball?

Andrew Crawford transferred due to limited playing time and a better fit for his skills at a low to mid-major program.

What were Andrew Crawford's stats at Colorado?

Crawford averaged 1.4 points in 4.8 minutes per game over 10 appearances during his time at Colorado.

What is Andrew Crawford's ranking as a recruit?

Andrew Crawford was ranked as the No. 85 overall player in the ESPN Top 100 for the 2024 class.