4-star PG Elijah Crawford, former Stanford signee, commits to BYU

Elijah Crawford, a four-star point guard and former Stanford signee, has committed to BYU and new head coach Kevin Young, he told On3.

“I ultimately chose BYU because it checks all my boxes,” Crawford said. “Coach Young is one of the greatest minds in the basketball world today, and I trust and believe that he will help me tremendously with my dream of becoming a pro. I also have a really strong relationship with Coach Dunson, who has never led me wrong and I know has my best interest. BYU is also a top 20 academic school, which is also an huge plus for me! Since day 1 I felt the tremendous love from Provo and the BYU fans! I’m excited to be apart of the Coug family!!! Go Cougars!!!”

The 6-foot-2 senior out of Brewster Academy (NH) received his National Letter of Intent release earlier this month. He has been committed to Stanford since October, before signing with the Cardinal during the early period in November.

According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Elijah Crawford is the No. 96 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle. He’s also the No. 13 point guard prospect. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Crawford Scouting Report

Below is an in-depth Scouting Report on Elijah Crawford from On3’s Jamie Shaw:

Elijah Crawford is a sturdily built lead guard. A 6-foot-2 and 185-pound, he plays with good balance and is able to absorb contact in the paint. Crawford is confident on the ball, and he is at his best in the mid-range. He is capable of getting into dangerous areas of the floor and making plays. Crawford is a threat to rise up and score, while also distributing to teammates. 

In his time in high school, he has gotten shot happy at times. Stopping the ball and the flow of the offense. You like the confidence he shows in scoring the ball, as well as the touch. Crawford will need to stay on top of his conditioning. He has upside as an on-ball defender, as long as he stays locked in on that end of the floor. 

When he finds his rhythm and is not overthinking things, he plays with a nice flow. Able to toggle between scorer and distributor. That is something that he will continue to hone. Crawford jumped from private school ball to the NIBC last season, the game was played faster. This will be his second year on the NIBC, so expect the continued growth and his comfort making plays. Crawford has a nice upside with natural competitive tools.