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Colorado MBB freshman Andrew Crawford to take redshirt

A talented Colorado freshman is electing redshirt this season

The Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball team added a plethora of pieces to its 2024-25 roster, so it’s fair to assume that certain newcomers could get lost in the shuffle.

That assumption became a reality for freshman guard Andrew Crawford, who is now planning to redshirt this season, according to multiple reports. Head coach Tad Boyle noted that Crawford could become available down the line if injuries arise.

A native of Littleton, Colorado, Crawford was a four-star recruit at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch and the highest-ranked 2024 prospect in the state of Colorado. The 6-foot-6 combo guard was held in high regard throughout his recruiting process and adds in-state flair to a Colorado unit with seven new players.

Crawford saw the floor for seven minutes during CU’s preseason exhibition against Pomona-Pitzer and did not play in Monday’s season opener against Eastern Washington. The freshman will watch from the sidelines and preserve this year of eligibility.

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Colorado guard Andrew Crawford talks approach to freshman season

Colorado’s prized freshman spoke on how he’s approaching his first season in Boulder

Colorado men’s basketball head coach Tad Boyle has developed a reputation for bringing well-rounded athletes to Boulder, especially when it comes to in-state recruiting. Boyle has signed a player from the Centennial State in four of the last five recruiting cycles and holds a commitment from top-ranked class of 2025 Colorado prospect Josiah Sanders.

Andrew Crawford, a four-star prospect from Littleton, is entering his freshman season with an opportunity to play big minutes.

On Monday, I asked Crawford to introduce himself to Buff Nation:

“I’m a big combo guard,” Crawford said. “I’m a 6-(foot)-6 guard who loves to pass the ball. I love getting my teammates open. I love facilitating for them. I love making flashy passes when I can. Rebounding and defense are other huge things. I love getting in the passing lanes, getting out on the break and causing deflections, causing steals, and then getting offensive and defensive rebounds, any way that I can help the team is what you’re looking for.”

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CU Buffs signee Andrew Crawford headed to Class 6A Final Four with ThunderRidge

CU signee Andrew Crawford and the ThunderRidge Grizzlies will be playing at the Denver Coliseum on Friday in the Class 6A Final Four

Recent CU Buffs men’s basketball signee Andrew Crawford is enjoying an impressive final stretch of his high school career with the ThunderRidge Grizzlies.

ThunderRidge, located just south of Denver in Highlands Ranch, beat Rock Canyon last week in the Great 8 and is now only two wins away from claiming the Colorado Class 6A state championship. Crawford and the fourth-seeded Grizzlies will face No. 8 Eaglecrest on Friday (5:45 p.m. MT) in the Final Four at the Denver Coliseum.

Crawford, a 6-foot-6 senior combo guard, scored 17 points and dished out a season-high nine assists in ThunderRidge’s Great 8 win. On the season, the soon-to-be Buff is averaging 14.2 points on 43% shooting from the field.

Crawford is the top-ranked class of 2024 prospect in Colorado, according to 247Sports.

CU head coach Tad Boyle’s 2024 signing class is down to three members after four-star center Doryan Onwuchekwa and the Buffs parted ways last month. Crawford, three-star power forward Sebastian Rancik and three-star guard Feliz Kossaras are all set to join the Buffs as incoming freshmen next season.

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CU men’s basketball: Three future Buffs nominated to 2024 McDonald’s All American Game

Three CU men’s basketball signees were nominated to the McDonald’s All American Game

Minus a few recent losses, the Colorado men’s basketball team has performed well in the 2023-2024 season and has the potential to make the NCAA Tournament.

The future looks bright for head coach Tad Boyle’s program, and a few class of 2024 signees were nominated to the McDonald’s All American Game: combo guard Andrew Crawford, power forward Sebastian (Sebi) Rancik and center Doryan Onwuchekwa.

With Cody Williams and Tristan da Silva likely going to the 2024 NBA draft, those three represent some needed talent for next year’s Buffs team.

The McDonald’s All American Game features some of the best high school players in the country, so the Buffs having three players nominated is quite an accomplishment and should help attract more players to Boulder going forward.

On the women’s side, Colorado had two players nominated: Grace Oliver and Tabitha Betson.

Rosters for the McDonald’s All American Games will be announced on Jan. 23, with both games (boys and girls) set for April 2.

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Top in-state prospect Andrew Crawford commits to CU Buffs

The top overall 2024 prospect in Colorado gave his commitment to the #cubuffs

Colorado fans needed something positive to discuss after Friday’s loss to Stanford and they got it courtesy of Tad Boyle’s men’s basketball program.

Per Joe Tipton of On3, 2024 four-star recruit Andrew Crawford gave his commitment to the Buffaloes. The 6-foot-6, 175-pound combo guard is a senior at ThunderRidge High School in Littleton and is rated as the No. 1 prospect in Colorado by 247Sports.

Crawford told On3 that Boyle’s coaching staff was a primary factor in his decision to choose the Buffs:

“The commitment they showed me from day one was incomparable,” Crawford told On3. “The coaching staff was always present at my practices and games. I took an official visit my junior year which was a great experience, where I got to meet all the wonderful staff they have there. Another huge influence is Steve (Englehart) who is the strength trainer there. He has proven to transform players bodies in the past, so I’m super excited to start training with him.”

The Colorado product also held offers from Oregon, Stanford, Northwestern, Colorado State, Denver and others.

Crawford marks Boyle’s second class of 2024 commitment. Three-star center Doryan Onwuchekwa gave his pledge last month.

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On3 predicts Colorado to land four-star combo guard Andrew Crawford

Colorado target @drewcrawford42, an in-state four-star recruit from ThunderRidge High School, is deciding between the #cubuffs and Stanford

The Colorado men’s basketball team is set for a big year with Cody Williams set to take over. The future of the program is bright, especially with the Buffs’ move to the Big 12 coming in 2024.

Head coach Tad Boyle is out there recruiting as always, and the Buffs are in the final two, along with Stanford, for four-star 2024 combo guard Andrew Crawford. Oct. 14 will be decision day for Crawford, and he is planning on visiting both of his top schools sometime in September, per Eric Bossi of 247Sports.

Crawford is a Colorado native from Littleton and is heading into his senior year at ThunderRidge High School as a top 100 recruit for 2024.

The 6-foot-6 prospect revealed why he narrowed it down to the Buffs and Cardinal (h/t 247Sports):

“Colorado for obvious reasons,” Crawford told 247Sports. “They’ve been on me since freshman year and I have to show them a level of respect because that was huge for me. They were on me when nobody else saw the vision and saw what I was going to be so I appreciate them a lot for that. Stanford because Stanford can set me up for life. They are one of the best schools in America and I’d be an idiot to not at least check it out.”

On3 national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw recently predicted Colorado to land the prized in-state prospect:

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