Crutchfield commits to Stetson
One of the most under the radar Wings in the state of Oklahoma Jalen Crutchfield committed to Stetson. Crutchfield is a three-point sniper that can get hot in a hurry. He is coming off a great summer with Oklahoma Power. The commitment to Stetson for Crutchfield comes a week after his official visit.
For Crutchfield, it was all about the fit of the school.
“Stetson felt like a great fit for me,” said Crutchfield. “Stetson is a great academic school. Also, Stetson is a program that is up and coming and plays in a good conference and gave me the best opportunity to have an immediate impact.”
The relationship Crutchfield built with the coaching staff at Stetson sold him on the program. The distance away from home nearly kept Crutchfield from considering Stetson but the staff made him feel right at home.
“The head coach, Corey Williams, made it feel like a home away from home,” said Crutchfield. “I was hesitant early on during my visit because of how far away I was, but the coaching staff and players really welcomed me and made me feel comfortable.”
Crutchfield will provide Stetson with a good option on the Wing that can develop his game into an all-around scorer over his four-year career. The adjustment to the Division I level will go smoother with his ability to shoot the basketball at a high level. Crutchfield has high goals to attend Stetson and impact the university on and off the floor.
“In college, I would love to graduate with a bachelors degree,” said Crutchfield. “I would also like to a be huge part of their program moving forward and help them reach the NCAA tournament.”
As for Crutchfield’s senior season don’t be surprised when Norman North is much better than people think. He has high goals for his senior season as the leader for the Timberwolves.
“I want to finish my senior year strong at Norman North,” said Crutchfield. “We have a good team this year and strive to make it back to the State Tournament after missing last year.”
Crutchfield will be a fun one to watch this year and at the next level.
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