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With the biggest event in the UK approaching Josh Crutchley was selected to represent the Shropshire Warriors in the Millenium Youth Games. |
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Throughout his basketball career, Crutchley competed in the Millennium Youth Games 2000, competed in the West Midlands Squad under 16s, and also competed in the [[England Basketball]] under 16s. He is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme, competing in the Premier League, Senior Men's side.<ref name="sw" /> |
Throughout his basketball career, Crutchley competed in the Millennium Youth Games 2000, competed in the West Midlands Squad under 16s, and also competed in the [[England Basketball]] under 16s. He is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme, competing in the Premier League, Senior Men's side.<ref name="sw" /> |
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Josh Crutchley (born 4 June 1987 in Shrewsbury, England, growing up in Telford), is a British professional basketball player who played for the Birmingham Panthers competing in the British Basketball League. On his website JoshCrutchley.com/profile it states he made his debut for the Birmingham Panthers in his home town at the TCAT arena in 2008 competing against 2 of the top teams in the BBL, Newcastle Eagles and Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Starting his career with the number 14 jersey
Crutchley started the game of basketball at the age of 11 onwards. Playing his first games in school representing charlton and coached by x Birmingham Bullets player Tony Simms. Once scouted by Tom Sunley he was then appointed to play for the Shropshire Warriors basketball club unde 14's and earning him self a place on the senior mens squad.
With the biggest event in the UK approaching Josh Crutchley was selected to represent the Shropshire Warriors in the Millenium Youth Games.
Career
While competing in the BBL, Josh Crutchley continued to compete in the local leagues with the Shropshire Warriors playing professional league and national league. Crutchley left Charlton School to study at the Telford College Of Arts and Technology where he made his debut, taking up sport science. During his college basketball time he became basketball captain for the TCAT Academy for 3 years. He continued his studies at Bangor University, but later on turned down the option instead to sign with the newly formed Birmingham Panthers in February 2008.[1]
Throughout his basketball career, Crutchley competed in the Millennium Youth Games 2000, competed in the West Midlands Squad under 16s, and also competed in the England Basketball under 16s. He is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme, competing in the Premier League, Senior Men's side.[2]
Achievements
Josh Crutchley's achievements include:
- League Champions during his junior season 2000 with Shropshire Warriors.[2]
- County College champions three years running 2003-2006[3]
- College Cup winners winning 2004/6
- TCATS Student and Basketball Player of the Year 2006
- 3 MVP awards with the Shropshire Warriors as well as 2 Most Improved and 1 Team Spirit
- Shropshire Warriors Westmidlands champion title winners for the 09/10 season
References
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- ^ "Josh signs for the Panthers". Shropshire Star. 2008-02-23. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
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- ^ County College