Jade Crook

FRESHMAN (2025-26)

MAJOR:

HIGH SCHOOL:

Played for the Australian U15 Oceania (2022), U16 Asia (2023) and U17 World Cup (2024) Sapphires teams
Played for the Australian U17 Oceania (2023) and U18 Asia (2024) Gems teams
Won four gold medals at the 2022 Oceania, 2023 Asia, 2023 Oceania and 2024 Asia cups
Beat China for the gold medal at 2024 Asia Cup in China
2023 and 2024 Lauren Jackson NSW Country Junior Player of the Year
Basketball Without Borders All-Star (2025)
2023 NSW Riverina CHS Basketball Award
Nominated for Albury Wodonga Junior Sportsman of the Year in 2024 and 2025
New South Wales Nationals winner
Won championship with Albury Bandits
Won SJL with Albury Cougars
Played for Albury Cougars, Centre of Excellence, Albury Bandits and New South Wales clubs

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Alison King and David Crook
Has a younger sibling, Ryan
Dad played basketball at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and played in NBL1 and SEABL
Chose CU because of the coaches, supportive team culture and beautiful location of the school
Most thrilling sports moment was winning the Asia Cup in China
Favorite hobby is baking
Biggest sports hero is Lauren Jackson because she grew up in the same town and has played alongside and against her
Wants to visit Europe
Favorite food is mango
Wants to play basketball in America, internationally or back in Australia after graduation
After basketball, Jade wants to be a physiotherapist