Steven Crowl
Steven Garrett Crowl is an American basketball player who is currently playing with the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Early life and high school career
Crowl was born and raised in Eagan, Minnesota and played at Eastview High School. During his junior season, Crowl led Eastview to the Minnesota 4A state tournament while averaging 19.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. As a senior, he led the team and averaged 26.7 points and 12 rebounds per game, while also leading the team in assists. Crowl finished his career as Eastview's all-time leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker. Crowl was also a finalist for Minnesota Mr. Basketball.
Recruiting
Crowl committed to play college basketball at Wisconsin over offers from Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado, Iowa Panthers men's basketball|Northern Iowa] and South Dakota.
College career
Crowl came in as a freshman with the labeled as a "modern big" who can shoot from all levels. He played sparingly as a freshman, appearing in 12 games and scoring 8 points total for the season.
Sophomore season
As a sophomore, Crowl started all 33 games and was the team's fourth-leading scorer with 8.8 points per game while adding 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He scored a season-high 21 points during a victory against 2021–22 [Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team|Illinois State] on December 29, 2021.
Junior season
Crowl moved into a bigger role during his junior season. He improved in all aspects of his game while including being the Badgers second leading scorer for the Badgers with 12.1 points per game while shooting 51 percent from the field and led the team with 6.9 rebounds per game. Crowl also lead the team in assists and blocks. Crowl had a career game against 2022–23 [Bradley Braves men's basketball team|Bradley] during the first round of the NIT. He scored a career-best 36 points while adding nine rebounds and two blocks. Crowl's 36 points tied a program mark for most points in a postseason game, which was previously set by Michael Finley against 1993–94 [Missouri Tigers men's basketball team|Missouri] in the second round of the 1994 [NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|1994 NCAA Tournament].
Senior season
Crowl returned for his 4th year at Wisconsin. Crowl showed improvement in all shooting categories including field goal, three-point and free throw percentages during the season. Crowl finished the season as the second leading scorer and leading rebounder for the Badgers
Graduate season
Crowl was one of three Badgers who decided to utilize their COVID year of eligibility to play an extra season, the others being Max Klesmit and Carter Gilmore.
Professional career
After going undrafted during the 2025 NBA Draft, Crowl was signed by the Utah Jazz. Crowl played in two Summer League games with the Jazz and was waived. Crowl then made the opening day roster for the NBA G League Salt Lake City Stars with former Wisconsin Badgers teammates John Tonje and Max Klesmit.
Personal life
Crowl's parents are Stephanie and Jeff Crowl. His younger sister, Lauren, plays volleyball for the nationally ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers.