Top prospect Jason Crowe Jr. sets California high school scoring record

Missouri commit is already one of the most prolific scorers in the state's prep hoops history.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:47pm

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California high school basketball standout Jason Crowe Jr. has become the all-time leading scorer in the state's history, surpassing the likes of NBA stars Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, and Klay Thompson. The 6-foot-3 lefty point guard, who has committed to play at the University of Missouri, has averaged over 35 points per game in his high school career and is currently averaging 43.8 points per game this season. Crowe, who models his game after De'Aaron Fox and Jalen Brunson, says he impacts the game in many ways beyond just scoring.

Why it matters

California is renowned for producing elite basketball talent, so Crowe's record-breaking accomplishments further cement the state's reputation as a hotbed for high school hoops. At just 18 years old, Crowe has already established himself as one of the top prospects in the country, drawing comparisons to current NBA stars. His success could inspire the next generation of California ballers.

The details

Crowe, a senior at Inglewood High School, has been a dominant force on the court since his middle school days. He says a standout performance at a MADE Hoops tournament in 7th grade was a turning point, giving him the confidence to take his game to the next level. Since then, Crowe has racked up numerous accolades, including multiple MaxPreps All-American honors, a state title as a freshman, and setting the record for most points scored at the prestigious Hoophall Classic.

  • Crowe says he was 'just playing for fun' as a 7th grader in 2021 when Covid-19 restrictions were being lifted.
  • Crowe had a 'turning point' moment at a MADE Hoops event in 7th grade that year, realizing he could 'really take this somewhere'.
  • Since 2021, Crowe has earned multiple MaxPreps All-American honors, a state title as a freshman, and set the Hoophall Classic scoring record.

The players

Jason Crowe Jr.

A 6-foot-3 lefty point guard and top high school prospect who has committed to play at the University of Missouri. He is the all-time leading scorer in California high school basketball history.

Jason Crowe Sr.

Crowe's father, who is the head coach of the Inglewood High School basketball team that Crowe plays for.

Paul Pierce

An Inglewood native and former NBA player who was a teammate of Crowe's father at Inglewood High School in the 1990s. Pierce is now a mentor to Crowe.

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What they’re saying

“It's crazy to think about. I've knocked out all of the individual [accolades] I could do. Knocked those out of the way. We had a really good regular season so right now we're focused on tightening up for the playoffs.”

— Jason Crowe Jr.

“I was just good around my area … playing around parks or at school. MADE Hoops, 7th grade, that's when I hit a turning point and knew I could really take this somewhere.”

— Jason Crowe Jr.

“A lot of bumping heads, obviously. It's a great thing, though, having that connection on the court. He was a great basketball player himself and we're both in love with the game. It's hard not to talk about basketball off the court when we're at the house.”

— Jason Crowe Jr.

What’s next

Crowe will participate in the McDonald's All-American Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, and the Nike Hoops Summit this spring as he prepares for his college career at Missouri.

The takeaway

Crowe's record-breaking accomplishments in California high school basketball demonstrate the state's continued excellence in producing elite talent. At just 18 years old, Crowe has already established himself as one of the top point guard prospects in the country, and his commitment to Missouri headlines the best recruiting class in the program's history.