Elijah Crawford aims to lead Villanova as new point guard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Elijah Crawford, recently transferred to Villanova, is set to take on the role of starting point guard. Coming from the University of Illinois-Chicago, Crawford averaged 14.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.4 steals last season. Known for his free-throw shooting and pick-and-roll play, he hopes to enhance his three-point shooting as well. With a focus on improving his shooting efficiency, Crawford aims to provide steady contributions to the Wildcats this season, following their previous year's successes.
- •Crawford averaged 14.1 points and 4.9 assists last season.
- •He excelled in the NIT with a career-high 12 assists in one game.
- •Crawford's shooting percentages include 75.3% from the free-throw line.
- •He aims to improve his three-point shooting, which was 27.6% last season.
- •Villanova seeks to build on last season's successes with Crawford's addition.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Player Preview: Elijah Crawford
"Villanova’s new starting point guard is expected to be a table-setter as a junior.
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