New 2010 Warrior - 6'6" Jae Crowder

[PJDunn]

David Boone was a 6'6", 215 great rebounder for us a while back.  I'm OK with his size, as long as he's willing to board.

Boone was 6'4" tops.  One of my all time favorite warriors.

[77ncaachamps]

I bet Jae grows another inch or two.

But from the looks on that Youtube video, dude's got a big booty meant for banging down on the frontcourt and blocking out the skinnier bigs.

Physically, more impressive than ANY of our PFs.

A *TRUE* Big East banger... Maybe in the mold of Craig Smith...

[DomJamesToTheBasket]

Look at the time and circumstances surrounding my signing. This pales in comparison. Also, look at the position. Tom was grasping at straws when he brought me on.

Niv........wasn't your dad the Jordan of Israel???  With that legacy,  you'll always have opportunity!

[bamamarquettefan]

After Butler, DJO and Buycks, I have decided to absolutely trust Buzz in any JC he picks up.  Coach clearly has an incredible eye for talent!  WELCOME!

[bamamarquettefan]

Also, Dad played for Utah Jazz, that's a good sign.  I think Wes Matthews turned out to be pretty good for us - granted he is the Utah JAzz player and Dad was Hawks.

[Lighthouse 84]

Also, Dad played for Utah Jazz, that's a good sign.  I think Wes Matthews turned out to be pretty good for us - granted he is the Utah JAzz player and Dad was Hawks.

actually, Wes Sr played for the Bullets, Hawks,  6ers,  Bulls,  Spurs and  Lakers.

[Hards Alumni]

I bet Jae grows another inch or two.

But from the looks on that Youtube video, dude's got a big booty meant for banging down on the frontcourt and blocking out the skinnier bigs.

Physically, more impressive than ANY of our PFs.

A *TRUE* Big East banger... Maybe in the mold of Craig Smith...

really? you expect a 20 year old kid to still grow more?

[downtown85]

really? you expect a 20 year old kid to still grow more?

By the time his stats get put in next year's press guide, he will be 6-8, 240. 

[MUCrew]

Great quote from Crowder:

"I can't wait to see the atmosphere at the Bradley Center. I can't wait for the season. I hope the Marquette fans will take me in with open arms because I am ready to give them everything I have."

[NersEllenson]

Great quote from Crowder:

"I can't wait to see the atmosphere at the Bradley Center. I can't wait for the season. I hope the Marquette fans will take me in with open arms because I am ready to give them everything I have."

Do you happen to have the link for the article this was written in?  Thanks for sharing if you can.

[GGGG]

I bet Jae grows another inch or two.

But from the looks on that Youtube video, dude's got a big booty meant for banging down on the frontcourt and blocking out the skinnier bigs.

Physically, more impressive than ANY of our PFs.

A *TRUE* Big East banger... Maybe in the mold of Craig Smith...

20 year olds with "big booties" tend to grow out more than they grow up.

[MUCrew]

Do you happen to have the link for the article this was written in?  Thanks for sharing if you can.

Link

[LON]

Great quote from Crowder:

"I can't wait to see the atmosphere at the Bradley Center. I can't wait for the season. I hope the Marquette fans will take me in with open arms because I am ready to give them everything I have."

Awesome.  Welcome aboard Jae.  And don't cut your hair.

[mu-rara]

20 year olds with "big booties" tend to grow out more than they grow up.

Wes Unseld.

[copious1218]

anyone know the pronunciation?  is it like "jay" or does it rhyme with "buy"?

[jfmu]

anyone know the pronunciation?  is it like "jay" or does it rhyme with "buy"?

im pretty sure its "jay". if it rhymed with buy it would be jai, like the lsu cornerback

[TheVillaRicaWildcats]

Jae will be successful where ever he goes. While in high school he was undersized and overweight most of his career, he grew 5 inches and lost around 20 pound during football and basketball season his senior year. He also started at QB 2 years so he has great leadership qualities. He came from nothing and made himself into a very very good player, he's proved doubters wrong his entire life and I expect him to continue to do the same. People here in his hometown of Villa Rica Georgia are very proud of him and wish him the best. You guys got a great player but most of all you got a great person in Jae "Doughboy" Crowder.

[reinko]

Doughboy, love it.  Hopefully he is as bad ass in the court as Ice Cube was in Boyz N The Hood.

[HoopsMalone]

After Butler, DJO and Buycks, I have decided to absolutely trust Buzz in any JC he picks up.  Coach clearly has an incredible eye for talent!  WELCOME!

Agreed.  DJO and Jimmy could challenge to be on the All-Big East team and Buycks is a solid contributor.  YOu could even stretch it and say Liam was another good JUCO find.

Do we count Fulce as a JUCO recruited by Buzz or is he technically a Crean commit?  

[MU_Freak]

Love the facebook pic.

[texaswarrior74]

Mods....can we get the title of this thread changed? It's SO NEGATIVE and this kid doesn't deserve that......let's show a little excitement here.....

[HoopsMalone]

Love the facebook pic.

He is quick to take our all-time leading scorer's jersey.

[rocky_warrior]

Mods....can we get the title of this thread changed? It's SO NEGATIVE and this kid doesn't deserve that......let's show a little excitement here.....

Good point - changed. 

Also, thanks for posting TheVillaRicaWildcats, we kinda like undersized, underrated, underdogs around here.  He'll fit right in. Sounds like Jae is a good player, and most importantly, a great person.

[GGGG]

Awesome.  Welcome aboard Jae.  And don't cut your hair.

+1.  The one thing that this board does is get me fired up for the next year while the current one is already in progress!

[SlappedButtocks]

you got a great person in Jae "Doughboy" Crowder.

The Doughboy.