Stephen Croone
Stephen Croone | |
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| Born | July 19, 1994 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Playing for BC Titebi in the Georgian Superliga |
Stephen Croone (born July 19, 1994) is a professional American basketball athlete currently playing for BC Titebi in the Georgian Superliga. He competed at the collegiate level with the Furman team.
High school career
During his time at Newton High School (Georgia), Croone played a pivotal role. In his junior season, he propelled Newton to a 26–5 record and secured a region championship, averaging 11 points each game. As a senior, he led Region 2-AAAAA in scoring with an average of 20.8 points per contest, alongside contributions of 3.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. His leadership helped Newton achieve a 19–7 record, finish as region runners-up, and reach the state playoffs.
College career
Croone participated in 122 games for Furman, starting in 118 of them, and posted averages of 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game throughout his collegiate tenure. He was recognized with first-team all-conference accolades during his junior year. Although thumb surgery caused him to miss several games early in his senior season, he earned the title of Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. That year, he averaged 17.1 points per game and led Furman to a 19–16 record and an invitation to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Croone ranks fifth in Furman's history for total points scored, amassing 1,936 career points.
Professional career
Following the 2016 NBA draft where he was not selected, Croone participated in an NBA Development League tryout in August of that year. On February 13, 2017, he was acquired off waivers by the Sioux Falls Skyforce, a team in the NBA D-League. For the 2018–19 season, Croone competed with Ura Basket in Finland, averaging 14.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and one steal per game. The subsequent season saw him sign with BC Yambol in Bulgaria, where over four games he recorded averages of 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per contest. On September 15, 2021, Croone became a member of BC Titebi competing in the Georgian Superliga.