Tom Koppens
October 9, 2023
Jordon Crawford
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 17/07/90
- Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio (USA)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 160
- Weight (KG): 70
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Bowling Green State University (2009-2013)
- NBL DEBUT: 29/09/23
- AGE AT DEBUT: 33
- LAST NBL GAME: 8/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 34
- NBL History: Tasmania 2024-25
- Championships: 1
- Tasmania (2024)
BIO: Jordon Crawford was born in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA) and attended La Salle High School in his hometown.
As a senior, he led La Salle to a 23–3 record, including a dominant 9–1 finish in the Greater Catholic League (GCL). Crawford averaged strong all-around numbers and was named GCL Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and earned First Team All-League honours. He also received First Team All-District and All-City recognition for his standout season.
FAMILY: Crawford is the son of Donald and Kelle Crawford. He has a daughter named Alaynah.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jordon Crawford made his NBL debut with the Tasmania JackJumpers at 33 years of age. He scored 13 points in his first game.
The Tasmania JackJumpers bolstered their roster by signing 5’6” point guard Jordon Crawford, whose explosive scoring, leadership, and playmaking brought a dynamic edge to the team.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome Jordon to the JackJumpers. He’s a great leader, a dynamic scorer and someone we feel the people of Tasmania can get really excited about—and another player they will love to get behind,” Co-CEO Jorrick Chivers said upon Crawford’s arrival in Australia.
After a stellar debut season with Tasmania, Crawford re-signed with the JackJumpers. Reflecting on his experience, he praised the club and its fans: “I loved Tasmania. Obviously, winning the Championship was incredible, but the fans made it so much more enjoyable. And all the hard work put in by everyone in the club—the guys, coaches, and our admin staff. It was an easy choice to want to come back and run it back for another season,” Crawford said.
The electrifying guard played in all 37 games during the JackJumpers’ Championship-winning campaign, averaging 16.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 30 minutes per game.
Crawford delivered numerous highlights throughout the season, but his signature performance came in Game 5 of the Championship series. In the title-deciding matchup, he exploded for 32 points, including a stunning 27-point first half, etching his name into JackJumpers history.
Jordon Crawford currently plays for the Tasmania JackJumpers and has played 65 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 16 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists since entering the league in 2023.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Tasmania JackJumpers – 1 Year Deal (2024-25)
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | Tasmania | 13-16 (7) | 28 | 234.0 | 447 | 53 | 123 | 45 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 61 | 49 | 158 | 384 | 41% | 56 | 172 | 33% | 75 | 90 | 83% | 52% | 48% | 26 |
| 2023-24 | 33 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 37 | 1,089.0 | 597 | 98 | 118 | 27 | 71 | 37 | 0 | 76 | 80 | 219 | 556 | 39% | 88 | 230 | 38% | 71 | 91 | 78% | 50% | 47% | 32 | Totals | 65 | 1323 | 1044 | 151 | 241 | 72 | 79 | 57 | 3 | 137 | 129 | 377 | 940 | 40.1% | 144 | 402 | 35.8% | 146 | 181 | 80.7% | 51% | 48% | 32 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | Tasmania | 13-16 (7) | 28 | 8.4 | 16.0 | 1.9 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 13.7 | 41% | 2.0 | 6.1 | 33% | 2.7 | 3.2 | 83% | 52% | 48% | 26 |
| 2023-24 | 33 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 37 | 29.4 | 16.1 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 5.9 | 15.0 | 39% | 2.4 | 6.2 | 38% | 1.9 | 2.5 | 78% | 50% | 47% | 32 | Total | 65 | 20.4 | 16.1 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 14.5 | 40.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35.8% | 2.2 | 6.2 | 80.7% | 51% | 48% | 32 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 32 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Jordon Crawford was selected by the Westchester Knicks in the fifth round of the 2015 NBA Development League Draft on October 31, 2015.
He spent a season and a half with Westchester before being traded to the Canton Charge on February 11, 2017. Crawford made his debut for Canton just three days later, contributing three points, one rebound, and one assist in 16 minutes off the bench in a 120–109 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Following a stint in Mexico, Crawford returned to the G League to play with the Memphis Hustle (2017–18).
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 85% | 93% | 77% | 39% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 32 | 8 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 377 | 940 | 40.1% | 144 | 402 | 35.8% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | Tasmania | 8-8 (5) | 15 | 14.0 | 218 | 35 | 58 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 32 | 29 | 80 | 208 | 38% | 24 | 89 | 27% | 34 | 41 | 83% | 48% | 44% | 25 |
| 2023-24 | 33 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 37 | 1,089.0 | 597 | 98 | 118 | 27 | 71 | 37 | 0 | 76 | 80 | 219 | 556 | 39% | 88 | 230 | 38% | 71 | 91 | 78% | 50% | 47% | 32 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Canada – Halifax Rainmen (2014) | Cyprus – Mapfree Life (2014–2015) | Mexico – Águilas Doradas de Durango (2017) |North Macedonia – MZT Skopje (2018) | Germany – MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (2018–2019) | Turkey – Afyon Belediye (2019-2020), Buyukcekmece (2021–2023), Esenler Erokspor (2025) | France – Élan Chalon (2020–2021) | Puerto Rico – Piratas de Quebradillas (2023)
Jordon Crawford launched his professional career in 2014 with the Halifax Rainmen (Canada), where his speed and energy quickly made an impression in the NBL Canada.
In 2014–15, he played for Mapfree Life in the North League of Cyprus, leading his team to a championship while earning Playoffs MVP, League Scoring Champion, and All-Star honours in the process.
After spending two seasons in the NBA G League, Crawford signed with Águilas Doradas de Durango in the Mexican CIBACOPA league in 2017. He went on to be named a CIBACOPA All-Star before returning to play in the US.
Crawford then moved to Europe, joining MZT Skopje in North Macedonia for the remainder of the 2018 season and helping the club win the Macedonian Cup.
In 2018–19, he played in Germany’s BBL with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg before returning to Turkey with Afyon Belediye for the 2019–20 campaign. He later joined Élan Chalon in France’s Jeep Elite league for the 2020–21 season, where he averaged 13.0 points and 6.2 assists across 24 games while shooting 44.9% from the field and 42.0% from three-point range.
From 2021 to 2023, Crawford starred for Buyukcekmece in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). In 2022–23, he led the BSL in scoring with 19.6 points per game, while also averaging 5.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals across 29 games on 43.6% shooting from the floor and 87.4% from the line. The season prior, he averaged 17.0 points and 6.8 assists per game on 44.6% shooting and was among the league leaders in three-point percentage (41.5%).
Crawford had a brief stint in Puerto Rico with the Piratas de Quebradillas in 2023, continuing his strong international form before re-joining Tasmania in the NBL.
Crawford joined Esenler Erokspor in Turkey’s second-tier TBL for the remainder of the 2024/25 season after NBL25. There, he was instrumental in the club’s promotion to the Super Lig. He played 14 games, averaging (27.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists) per game. In the decisive promotion game, he tallied (30 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal) as Erokspor defeated their opponent (97–82) to sweep the series (3–0).
Crawford would be selected as MVP of the TBL playoffs as he helped Esenler achieve promoting into the Super Liga.
COLLEGE
Jordon Crawford spent four seasons at Bowling Green State University from 2009 to 2013, where he developed into one of the most productive point guards in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). He appeared in 127 games (69 starts) and finished his career ranked 4th all-time at BGSU in assists (473), 5th in steals (184), and 23rd in scoring with 1,212 points.
In his senior year (2012–13), Crawford averaged 15.0 points, 4.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game across 34.9 minutes, leading the MAC in minutes played. He ranked 7th in the conference in scoring, 5th in assists, and 5th in steals. He also finished 1st in field goal attempts (459), 11th in made threes (54), and 7th in three-point attempts (170). His shooting splits included 39.2% from the field and 75.6% from the free throw line. Notable games included 29 points vs Central Michigan and 26-point outings against both Buffalo and Detroit.
During the 2011–12 campaign, Crawford put up 11.3 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 45.1% from the field and a career-best 50.7% on two-point shots. He ranked 4th in the MAC in total assists (153), 6th in assists per game, and 9th in total steals (50). He added 386 points (15th MAC) and maintained strong efficiency with a 53.1% true shooting percentage. He tallied double-doubles against Kent State (10 points, 13 assists) and Texas–San Antonio (16 points, 11 assists), and scored 21 points in the team’s CIT game at Oakland.
As a sophomore in 2010–11, he averaged 7.8 points and 4.0 assists, finishing 6th in the MAC in assists and 5th in steals (58). He had three straight games with nine or more assists late in the season and posted his first double-double (10 points, 10 assists) at Ohio. He led the conference in steal percentage (4.3%) and ranked 3rd in assist-to-turnover ratio during league play.
Crawford made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2009–10, playing in all 30 games and averaging 3.7 points and 1.6 assists in 13.5 minutes off the bench. He had standout games with 15 points vs Detroit and 13 points on 3-of-3 three-point shooting against Milwaukee. He ended the year shooting 75% from the line and had the most minutes among BGSU freshmen.
Across his collegiate career, Crawford averaged 9.5 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, shooting 41.3% from the field and 75.0% from the line. He earned Honorable Mention All-MAC honors as a senior and appeared in the MAC’s top 20 leaderboard across three seasons for assists, steals, scoring, minutes, and field goals. His 30.3% assist rate ranks 17th in MAC career history, and his 3.4% steal rate ranks 16th.
AWARDS
- BSL scoring champion (2023)
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Macedonian Cup winner (2018)
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CIBACOPA All-Star (2017)
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Cyprus North League champion (2015)
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Cyprus North League Playoffs MVP (2015)
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Cyprus North League All-Star (2015)
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Cyprus North League scoring champion (2015)
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