Allen Crabbe facts for kids
Crabbe with the Brooklyn Nets in February 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 9, 1992 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| High school | Price (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | California (2010–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 2013–2022 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2017 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2014 | →Idaho Stampede |
| 2017–2019 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2019–2020 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2020 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2022 | Westchester Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Allen Lester Crabbe III (born April 9, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. Allen played college basketball for the California Golden Bears.
He was a top player in college. As a junior, he earned third-team All-American honors. He was also named the best player in the Pac-12 that year. The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Allen in the second round of the 2013 NBA draft.
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Allen Crabbe's Early Life and High School Basketball
Allen Crabbe grew up in Los Angeles, California. He went to Price High School, which his grandfather, Frederick K. C. Price, started.
During his time at this small school, Allen became a star player. He won the Gatorade Player of the Year award for California. He was also named Mr. Basketball for the state. Allen helped his team win a Division IV state championship. He was even recognized as a fourth-team Parade All-American.
In 2018, Allen made a very generous donation. This donation helped keep his old high school open.
Allen Crabbe's College Basketball Career
Allen decided to play college basketball at Cal. He played for coach Mike Montgomery.
Freshman Year Success
In his first year, Allen played really well. He scored about 13.4 points per game. He also grabbed 5.3 rebounds per game in each game. Because of his great performance, he was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.
Sophomore Year Achievements
Before his second year, Allen was put on the watch list for the Wooden Award. This award goes to the best college basketball player. He continued to be a top shooter. He made almost 40% of his three-point shots. He also made over 84% of his free throws. At the end of the season, Allen was chosen for the first team All-Pac-12 Conference.
Junior Year and National Recognition
In his third year, Allen was again named to the All-Pac-12 first team. He was also voted Pac-12 Player of the Year. This is a huge honor! He also got national attention. Two big sports groups, The Sporting News and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, named him a third-team All-American.
Allen Crabbe's Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2017)
On June 27, 2013, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked Allen in the NBA draft. He was the 31st player chosen overall. But on the same night, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Sometimes, Allen played for the Idaho Stampede. This team is part of the NBA Development League. He would go back and forth between the two teams.
In November 2014, Allen started his first NBA game. In December 2015, he scored a career-high 26 points in a game.
After the 2015–16 season, Allen became a free agent. The Brooklyn Nets offered him a big contract. The Trail Blazers decided to match the offer and kept him. In January 2017, he scored a new career-high of 30 points. He also made eight 3-pointers in a game in April 2017.
Time with the Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019)
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On July 25, 2017, Allen was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. In his first game with the Nets, he scored 12 points.
He had some amazing games with the Nets. In February 2018, he scored 34 points in one game. A few days later, he made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points. On his 26th birthday, April 9, Allen scored a career-high 41 points! He also set a new Nets record for most 3-pointers in a single season, with 201.
In November 2018, Allen scored 27 points against the Dallas Mavericks. He made seven 3-pointers in December. In April 2019, he had surgery on his right knee.
Moving to the Atlanta Hawks (2019–2020)
On July 6, 2019, Allen was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. This trade also involved some draft picks.
Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2020)
On January 16, 2020, the Hawks traded Allen to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played nine games for them before being waived on February 29, 2020.
Joining the Westchester Knicks (2022)
On January 22, 2022, Allen was picked up by the Westchester Knicks. This team is part of the NBA G League.
Images for kids
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Crabbe defending J. R. Smith in February 2018
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Crabbe in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Allen Crabbe para niños
