University of Idaho Athletics

Quoting coach Pfeifer: "It is really simple for Mike; the more aggressive he is, the better he performs. He has a very good basketball IQ and can match that to quality basketball skills. Our staff has confidence that Mike can have a breakout senior year."

As a junior (2006-07): Started 19 of the 29 games in which he saw action and averaged 19.4 minutes... Tallied 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 41-of-112 (.366) from the floor... held the second high 3-point field goal shooting percentage on the team at .368 (21-of-57), including 10-of-23 (.435) shooting in Western Athletic Conference games... tied for the team lead for single-game 3-point field goal pecentage with a 2-of-2 performance at New Mexico State (Jan. 24)... tied for the team lead for single-game steals with three at Boise State (Feb. 7)

At Central Arizona College: Was a second team All-Region I and second team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference selection as a sophomore... Averaged 21.7 points per game, which ranked 12th in NJCAA Division I, and 11.3 rebounds per game, which ranked fifth... Was twice selected as the ACCAC player of the week during the 2005-06 season after a 33 point, 16 rebound effort against Glendale Community College, and a 34 point, 14 rebound outing against Phoenix College.

At Blinn College: Averaged 11.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game as a freshman.

High School: A 2004 graduate of Mesa High School where he helped lead his team to the 2004 5A state championship... Averaged 12.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game as a senior and earned all-league honors... Before MHS, played at Chandler (Ariz.) High School where he averaged 24.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

Personal: Full name is Michael Anthony Crowell... Born December 9, 1985 at Pensacola, Florida... Son of Greg and Ilona Crowell... Has one brother, Demetrius... Majoring in psychology.