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Commute: Jason Crowe Jr. signs deal with Jordan
TL;DR
Jason Crowe Jr. has made history as the first Mizzou Basketball player to sign a collegiate shoe deal. The five-star recruit recently became California's all-time scoring leader and will compete in the upcoming Jordan Brand Classic.
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Today we are talking about Mizzou Basketball!
It was a slow day for Mizzou Athletics (in that there were no games), but five star commit Jason Crowe Jr. made history becoming the first Mizzou Basketball player to land a collegiate shoe deal.
Crowe is one of the highest-rated recruits that Mizzou has ever secured, and had an insane season in Inglewood, California, this past season. The 6’3 commit recently became California’s all-time scoring leader (4,718 PTS), won Co-MVP in the McDonald’s All-American game, and is slated to compete in the upcoming Jordan Brand Classic on April 18th.
It seems like the bright future just keeps getting brighter but all that matters is what he can bring to the court next season for Mizzou.
On another note, the basketball team added a second recruit in two days by bringing on Providence freshman Jamier Jones as a potential starter for next season.
From Sam’s story:
Jones automatically becomes the most likely starter at either the wing or combo forward position, with Trent Pierce back. And his scoring consistency is something that should complement the scoring of Jason Crowe, Jr.
It looks like Mizzou finally has its 1-2 pairing for next season’s backcourt.
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From a rebounding and defense perspective, this is exactly what Mizzou needs. Another plus is his SEC experience and he’s coming off an Elite 8 run with the Vols.
I like this addition, and I also think it is important to emphasize that this doesn’t take Mizzou out of the Tiller race or out of a race for another portal big man.
In the meantime, it can be a bumpy ride for the ‘26 pass defense if Batoon can’t get the new guys to improve on what they’ve shown already.
Pass coverage will definitely be a spot of emphasis this season as Drinkwitz and Batoon try to navigate a new-look team.
We will have a full scout on Jones in the coming days, there’s a bit of a tease Matt Harris worked up before leaving for vacation. But he has all the details, the good the bad and the in between. Jones is a forceful driver, and his three point volume is very low. Because of this the Tigers are likely still looking for a combo guard/wing type who can shoot it at volume.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the new commits coming soon.
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Q&A
Who is Jason Crowe Jr. and why is he significant in Mizzou Basketball?
Jason Crowe Jr. is a five-star recruit and the first Mizzou Basketball player to secure a collegiate shoe deal, marking a significant milestone for the program.
What records did Jason Crowe Jr. achieve in California high school basketball?
He became California's all-time scoring leader with 4,718 points and was named Co-MVP in the McDonald's All-American game.
When is the Jordan Brand Classic where Jason Crowe Jr. will compete?
The Jordan Brand Classic is scheduled for April 18th.
What impact does Jason Crowe Jr.'s shoe deal have on collegiate athletics?
His shoe deal represents a growing trend of athletes securing endorsement deals at the collegiate level, highlighting the increasing commercialization of college sports.
